/* 
   MODERN ROTATING BORDER — Refined Single-Element Approach
   Using background-clip to create the border effect 
*/

@property --angle {
  syntax: "<angle>";
  initial-value: 0deg;
  inherits: false;
}

.step07-card {
  position: relative;
  /* Double background technique: 
     1. Inner background (padding-box) 
     2. Rotating gradient background (border-box) 
  */
  background: 
    linear-gradient(#0d1b3e, #0d1b3e) padding-box, 
    linear-gradient(var(--angle), #032146, #2AA8F0, #D4A843, #00C4A8, #032146) border-box !important;
  
  border: 4px solid transparent !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  animation: rotateBorderAngle 6s linear infinite;
  
  /* Remove any existing pseudo-elements that might interfere */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,32,64,0.4);
}

.step07-card::before, .step07-card::after {
  display: none !important;
}

@keyframes rotateBorderAngle {
  0% { --angle: 0deg; }
  100% { --angle: 360deg; }
}

/* Ensure content stays crisp */
.step07-inner, .step07-num-ghost {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.bg-white{
  background: white !important;
}

.prize-hero-card {
  padding: 80px 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  min-height: 540px;
  background-image: url('../images/card-3.jpg') !important; 
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: contain;
  border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}



        
        body {
            font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif !important;
            background: #f0f4f8 !important;
            color: #1e293b !important;
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h4{
          font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif !important;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 80px 24px;
        }

        /* Section Header */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: #1e293b;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-header h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444, #8b5cf6);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .section-header p {
            color: #64748b;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 24px auto 0;
        }

        /* ===== PODIUM PRIZES ===== */
        .podium-section {
            margin-bottom: 100px;
            perspective: 1000px;
        }

        .podium-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: flex-end;
            gap: 20px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .podium-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 32px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            width: 280px;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
            overflow: hidden;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .podium-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--grad-1), var(--grad-2));
            -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
            -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
            mask-composite: exclude;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .podium-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--glow-color) 0%, transparent 70%);
            opacity: 0.15;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: rotateGlow 8s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotateGlow {
            from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        /* Silver - 2nd Place */
        .podium-silver {
            --grad-1: #94a3b8;
            --grad-2: #cbd5e1;
            --glow-color: #94a3b8;
            background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.7);
            border-bottom: 6px solid #94a3b8;
            height: 320px;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
        }

        .podium-silver:hover {
            transform: translateY(20px) rotateY(-5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
        }

        /* Gold - 1st Place */
        .podium-gold {
            --grad-1: #f59e0b;
            --grad-2: #fbbf24;
            --glow-color: #f59e0b;
            background: rgba(255, 251, 235, 0.8);
            border-bottom: 8px solid #f59e0b;
            height: 400px;
            width: 320px;
            z-index: 3;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
            animation: goldFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .podium-gold:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
        }

        @keyframes goldFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
        }

        /* Bronze - 3rd Place */
        .podium-bronze {
            --grad-1: #d97706;
            --grad-2: #fbbf24;
            --glow-color: #d97706;
            background: rgba(255, 247, 237, 0.7);
            border-bottom: 6px solid #d97706;
            height: 280px;
            transform: translateY(60px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
        }

        .podium-bronze:hover {
            transform: translateY(40px) rotateY(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
        }

        /* Rank Badge */
        .rank-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .rank-silver { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cbd5e1, #94a3b8); }
        .rank-gold { 
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd34d, #f59e0b, #d97706);
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
        }
        .rank-bronze { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fed7aa, #d97706); }

        /* Crown on Gold */
        .crown-float {
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: #f59e0b;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(245,158,11,0.4));
            animation: crownBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        @keyframes crownBounce {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) rotate(-5deg); }
            50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px) rotate(5deg); }
        }

        /* Prize Content */
        .prize-label {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .podium-silver .prize-label { color: #64748b; }
        .podium-gold .prize-label { color: #b45309; }
        .podium-bronze .prize-label { color: #92400e; }

        .prize-title {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #1e293b;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .podium-gold .prize-title {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b45309, #d97706, #b45309);
            background-size: 200% auto;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmer {
            to { background-position: 200% center; }
        }

        .prize-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 6px;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .prize-tag {
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .podium-silver .prize-tag { background: rgba(148,163,184,0.15); color: #475569; }
        .podium-gold .prize-tag { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15); color: #92400e; border: 1px solid rgba(245,158,11,0.2); }
        .podium-bronze .prize-tag { background: rgba(217,119,6,0.12); color: #78350f; }

        /* Sparkles */
        .sparkle {
            position: absolute;
            color: #fbbf24;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            animation: sparkleAnim 2s ease-in-out infinite;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        .sparkle-1 { top: 20px; left: 20px; animation-delay: 0s; }
        .sparkle-2 { top: 40px; right: 30px; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .sparkle-3 { bottom: 80px; left: 30px; animation-delay: 1s; }
        .sparkle-4 { top: 60px; right: 20px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }

        @keyframes sparkleAnim {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2) rotate(180deg); }
        }

        /* ===== BENTO BENEFITS ===== */
        .bento-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 180px);
            gap: 16px;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .bento-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 28px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .bento-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .bento-card.wide {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .bento-card.tall {
            grid-row: span 2;
        }

        /* Card specific colors */
        .bento-card.bootcamp:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff, #dbeafe); border-color: #93c5fd; }
        .bento-card.stage:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdfa, #ccfbf1); border-color: #5eead4; }
        .bento-card.certificate:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7ed, #ffedd5); border-color: #fdba74; }
        .bento-card.exposure:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #faf5ff, #f3e8ff); border-color: #c4b5fd; }

        .bento-icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .bento-card:hover .bento-icon {
            transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg);
        }

        .bento-card.bootcamp .bento-icon { background: #dbeafe; color: #1e40af; }
        .bento-card.stage .bento-icon { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }
        .bento-card.certificate .bento-icon { background: #ffedd5; color: #c2410c; }
        .bento-card.exposure .bento-icon { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }

        .bento-card h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #1e293b;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            font-variant: small-caps;
        }

        .bento-card p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .bento-card p strong {
            color: #334155;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Decorative corner shapes */
        .bento-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            opacity: 0.05;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .bento-card.bootcamp::before { background: #3b82f6; }
        .bento-card.stage::before { background: #14b8a6; }
        .bento-card.certificate::before { background: #f97316; }
        .bento-card.exposure::before { background: #8b5cf6; }

        .bento-card:hover::before {
            transform: scale(1.5);
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .podium-card, .bento-card {
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease forwards;
        }

        .podium-silver { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .podium-gold { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .podium-bronze { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .bento-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .bento-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .bento-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
        .bento-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 968px) {
            .podium-wrapper {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 30px;
            }
            .podium-card {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 360px;
                height: auto !important;
                min-height: 280px;
                transform: none !important;
            }
            .podium-gold {
                order: -1;
            }
            .bento-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                grid-template-rows: auto;
            }
            .bento-card.wide, .bento-card.tall {
                grid-column: span 1;
                grid-row: span 1;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 520px) {
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .bento-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .podium-card {
                padding: 24px 20px;
            }
        }




        /* ===== CARDS GRID ===== */
        .cards-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .req-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 32px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            animation: cardIn 0.6s ease forwards;
        }

        .req-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
        .req-card:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

        @keyframes cardIn {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        .req-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
            border-color: transparent;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .req-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
        }

        /* Floating icon */
        .card-icon-float {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            right: 20px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            background: var(--accent-light);
            color: var(--accent);
            transform: rotate(-8deg);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .req-card:hover .card-icon-float {
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.2);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            padding-top: 8px;
        }

        .card-number {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-glow);
        }

        .card-title {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #1e293b;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .req-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .req-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #475569;
            line-height: 1.5;
            padding: 8px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .req-list li:hover {
            background: var(--accent-light);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .req-list li i {
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-top: 3px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .req-list li.highlight {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light), transparent);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #1e293b;
        }

        .req-list li.highlight i {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* ===== TECHNICAL RULES CARD - SPECIAL ===== */
        .req-card.tech-rules {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 50%, #334155 100%) !important;
            border: none;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 0;
            overflow: visible;
        }

        .req-card.tech-rules::before {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #ef4444);
            height: 5px;
        }

        .req-card.tech-rules:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15,23,42,0.5);
        }

        .tech-header {
            padding: 32px 32px 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .tech-icon-main {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
            animation: iconFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes iconFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(3deg); }
        }

        .tech-title-group h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .tech-title-group p {
            color: #94a3b8 !important;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .tech-body {
            display: flex;
            /* grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; */
            gap: 0;
            padding: 0 32px 32px;
        }

        /* ALLOWED SECTION */
        .allowed-section {
            flex: 1;
            background: rgba(16,185,129,0.08);
            border: 2px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
            border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
            padding: 28px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .allowed-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399);
        }

        .allowed-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
            animation: allowedPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes allowedPulse {
            0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16,185,129,0.3); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(16,185,129,0.5); }
        }

        .allowed-badge i {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .tech-subsection {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .tech-subsection:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .tech-subtitle {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #34d399;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .tech-subtitle i {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .tech-items {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .tech-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
            color: #6ee7b7;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .tech-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(16,185,129,0.25);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .tech-note {
            margin-top: 16px;
            padding: 14px;
            background: rgba(16,185,129,0.1);
            border-left: 3px solid #10b981;
            border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #a7f3d0;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .tech-note strong {
            color: #34d399;
        }

        /* PROHIBITED SECTION */
        .prohibited-section {
            flex: 1;
            background: rgba(239,68,68,0.08);
            border: 2px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
            border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
            padding: 28px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .prohibited-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ef4444, #f87171);
        }

        .prohibited-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
            animation: prohibitedPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes prohibitedPulse {
            0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239,68,68,0.3); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(239,68,68,0.5); }
        }

        .prohibited-badge i {
            font-size: 1rem;
            animation: shake 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shake {
            0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            25% { transform: rotate(-10deg); }
            75% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
        }

        .prohibited-section .tech-subtitle {
            color: #f87171;
        }

        .prohibited-section .tech-tag {
            background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
            color: #fca5a5;
        }

        .prohibited-section .tech-tag:hover {
            background: rgba(239,68,68,0.25);
        }

        .prohibited-list {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .prohibited-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #fecaca;
            line-height: 1.5;
            padding: 8px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: rgba(239,68,68,0.05);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .prohibited-list li:hover {
            background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);
            transform: translateX(-4px);
        }

        .prohibited-list li i {
            color: #ef4444;
            margin-top: 3px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* Divider between sections */
        .tech-divider {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #10b981, #ef4444);
            width: 3px;
            align-self: stretch;
            margin: 0 -1px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .tech-divider::before {
            content: 'VS';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: #1e293b;
            color: #fff;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            border: 3px solid #334155;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        /* ===== REGISTRATION STEPS ===== */
        .req-card.registration {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef3c7 0%, #fffbeb 50%, #fef3c7 100%);
            border: 2px solid #fcd34d;
            position: relative;
        }

        .req-card.registration::before {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
            height: 5px;
        }

        .req-card.registration:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(245,158,11,0.2);
        }

        .reg-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .reg-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .reg-title-group h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #1e293b;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .reg-period {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
            color: #92400e;
            padding: 4px 14px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .steps-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .step-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 2px solid #fde68a;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px;
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .step-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            border-color: #f59e0b;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.15);
        }

        .step-number-circle {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: 900;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);
        }

        .step-card h4 {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1e293b;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .step-card p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: #64748b;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .step-card p strong {
            color: #92400e;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .step-connector {
            display: none;
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
        @media (max-width: 968px) {
            .cards-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .tech-body {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .allowed-section {
                border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
            }
            .prohibited-section {
                border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
            }
            .tech-divider {
                width: 100%;
                height: 3px;
                background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #ef4444);
                margin: -1px 0;
            }
            .tech-divider::before {
                top: 50%;
                left: 50%;
            }
            .steps-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 520px) {
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }
            .req-card {
                padding: 24px 20px;
            }
            .steps-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .card-icon-float {
                display: none;
            }
            .tech-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .reg-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }


        /* CTA FOOTER */
         /* ===== CTA HERO SECTION ===== */
        .cta-section {
            position: relative;
            background: #0f172a;
            padding: 100px 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-section .aurora-css {
            opacity: 0.7;
            filter: blur(60px);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-section .aurora-horizon {
            background: linear-gradient(to top, #0f172a, transparent);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .cta-section .glow-orb {
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Stats bar */ckground particles */
        .particles {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .particle {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(42, 138, 240, 0.15);
            animation: floatParticle linear infinite;
        }

        .particle:nth-child(1) { width: 80px; height: 80px; left: 10%; top: 20%; animation-duration: 15s; }
        .particle:nth-child(2) { width: 120px; height: 120px; left: 70%; top: 60%; animation-duration: 20s; animation-delay: -5s; }
        .particle:nth-child(3) { width: 60px; height: 60px; left: 40%; top: 80%; animation-duration: 18s; animation-delay: -10s; }
        .particle:nth-child(4) { width: 100px; height: 100px; left: 85%; top: 15%; animation-duration: 22s; animation-delay: -8s; }
        .particle:nth-child(5) { width: 50px; height: 50px; left: 25%; top: 50%; animation-duration: 16s; animation-delay: -3s; }
        .particle:nth-child(6) { width: 140px; height: 140px; left: 55%; top: 30%; animation-duration: 25s; animation-delay: -12s; }

        @keyframes floatParticle {
            0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.3; }
            50% { opacity: 0.6; }
            100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) rotate(360deg); opacity: 0.3; }
        }

        /* Glow orbs */
        .glow-orb {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(80px);
            opacity: 0.4;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .glow-orb.blue {
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: #2a8af0;
            top: -100px;
            left: -100px;
            animation: orbMove1 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .glow-orb.gold {
            width: 350px;
            height: 350px;
            background: #f59e0b;
            bottom: -100px;
            right: -100px;
            animation: orbMove2 10s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes orbMove1 {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
            50% { transform: translate(50px, 50px); }
        }

        @keyframes orbMove2 {
            0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
            50% { transform: translate(-50px, -30px); }
        }

        .footer-tile{
          margin-top: 2em;
        }

        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Top labels */
        .cta-labels {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .cta-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        }

        .cta-label.org {
            background: rgba(42, 138, 240, 0.15);
            color: #60a5fa;
        }

        .cta-label.dept {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
            color: #fbbf24;
        }

        .cta-label.inst {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
            color: #34d399;
        }

        /* Tagline */
        .cta-tagline {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fbbf24;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(251,191,36,0.2), rgba(251,191,36,0.05));
            padding: 10px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(251,191,36,0.3);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            animation: taglineGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes taglineGlow {
            0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(251,191,36,0.2); }
            50% { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(251,191,36,0.4); }
        }

        .cta-tagline i {
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        /* Main heading */
        .cta-heading {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: #fff;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        .cta-heading .highlight {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #fbbf24, #60a5fa);
            background-size: 200% auto;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            animation: shimmerText 4s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmerText {
            to { background-position: 200% center; }
        }

        /* Description */
        .cta-desc {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #94a3b8;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .cta-desc strong {
            color: #e2e8f0;
        }

        /* CTA Buttons */
        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a8af0, #1e6fd9);
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(42, 138, 240, 0.4);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(42, 138, 240, 0.6);
        }

        .btn-primary::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            transition: all 0.6s;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::after {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            color: #fff;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            background: transparent;
            color: #94a3b8;
            border: 2px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-ghost:hover {
            color: #fff;
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        /* Stats bar */
        .cta-stats {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 40px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            padding-top: 40px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: -20px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 1px;
            height: 40px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        .stat-icon {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            display: block;
        }

        .stat-value {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #64748b;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
        .footer {
            background: #0f172a;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            padding: 40px 24px;
        }

        .footer-content {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .footer-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a8af0, #f59e0b);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .footer-text {
            color: #475569;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .footer-text strong {
            color: #94a3b8;
        }

        .footer-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .footer-link {
            color: #64748b;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .footer-link:hover {
            color: #2a8af0;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .footer-link i {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
        }

        .footer-divider {
            width: 1px;
            height: 20px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .cta-heading {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            .cta-desc {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .cta-stats {
                gap: 24px;
            }
            .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
                display: none;
            }
            .footer-content {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .footer-left {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .footer-right {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .cta-heading {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }
            .cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
            .btn {
                width: 100%;
                max-width: 280px;
                justify-content: center;
            }
            .cta-labels {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
        }
/* HERO FLOATING IMAGE ANIMATION */
.hero-prize-img {
    animation: floatingCard 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

@keyframes floatingCard {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(1deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
}

/* VITRAH LOGO PROTRUSION — HIGHER SPECIFICITY */
.top-bar .top-bar-pill {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.top-bar-pill img.vitrah-logo {
    height: 70px !important; /* Extremely prominent size */
    width: auto !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(0) !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
    filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(42, 168, 240, 0.4)) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
    margin: 0 -15px !important; 
    position: relative !important;
}

.top-bar-pill img.vitrah-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-4px) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.5) drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(42, 168, 240, 0.7)) !important;
}