/* ============================================================
   ASME SRIT — Dark Techy Design System
   main.css — v2.0  (Antigravity / DeepMind aesthetic)
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── Design Tokens ── */
:root {
  /* Colours */
  --clr-bg: #060A14;
  --clr-bg-2: #0C1220;
  --clr-bg-3: #101828;
  --clr-surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --clr-surface-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --clr-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  --clr-border-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);

  --clr-primary: #38BDF8;
  /* sky-400 */
  --clr-primary-dim: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  --clr-accent: #818CF8;
  /* indigo-400 */
  --clr-accent-dim: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.15);
  --clr-gold: #F59E0B;
  --clr-green: #34D399;

  --clr-text: #F1F5F9;
  --clr-text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --clr-text-faint: #475569;

  /* Typography */
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing (8px grid) */
  --s1: 8px;
  --s2: 16px;
  --s3: 24px;
  --s4: 32px;
  --s5: 40px;
  --s6: 48px;
  --s8: 64px;
  --s10: 80px;
  --s12: 96px;
  --s16: 128px;

  /* Radii */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 12px;
  --r-lg: 18px;
  --r-xl: 24px;
  --r-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows / Glows */
  --glow-blue: 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), 0 0 80px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06);
  --glow-accent: 0 0 32px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.18), 0 0 80px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-lifted: 0 8px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);

  /* Transitions */
  --t-fast: 150ms ease;
  --t-normal: 220ms ease;
  --t-slow: 380ms ease;

  --nav-h: 68px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GLOBAL DOT-GRID TEXTURE
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TYPOGRAPHY
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--s12) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section--alt {
  background: var(--clr-bg-2);
}

.section--dark {
  background: var(--clr-bg-3);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION HEADER
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--s10);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.section-label::before,
.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-primary));
}

.section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), transparent);
}

.section-title {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all var(--t-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Primary — glowing blue */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5E9, #38BDF8);
  color: #060A14;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Outline Ghost */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

/* White ghost (on dark hero) */
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LOADER
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s2);
}

.loader-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-bar::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 40%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-primary);
  animation: loaderSlide 1.2s ease infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes loaderSlide {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(120px);
  }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0C1220, #0F1929, #0C1220);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 39;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 9px 0;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: fit-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s6);
  padding: 0 var(--s4);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.marquee-content .pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.marquee-content a {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity var(--t-fast);
}

.marquee-content a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   NAVBAR
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 40;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.75);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(1.5);
  transition: border-color var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.navbar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--s3);
}

.navbar__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}

.navbar__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.navbar__name span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.navbar__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1px;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-primary);
  transition: left var(--t-normal), right var(--t-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
}

.navbar__cta {
  margin-left: var(--s2);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.navbar__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.navbar__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), opacity var(--t-normal);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: 39;
}

.mobile-menu.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-menu__inner {
  padding: var(--s2) var(--s3) var(--s3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mobile-menu__link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}

.mobile-menu__link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.mobile-menu__cta {
  margin-top: var(--s2);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HERO (Full-bleed college image + dark overlay)
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 37px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero__bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: brightness(0.35) saturate(0.7);
  transform: scale(1.03);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.hero:hover .hero__bg img {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

.hero__shapes {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__shape {
  position: absolute;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: blur(0.5px);
  animation: float 20s linear infinite;
}

.hero__shape--gear {
  font-size: 120px;
  top: 15%;
  right: 5%;
  animation: float 25s linear infinite, rotate 40s linear infinite;
}

.hero__shape--bolt {
  font-size: 40px;
  bottom: 25%;
  left: 10%;
  opacity: 0.1;
  animation: float 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

.hero__shape--wrench {
  font-size: 60px;
  top: 40%;
  left: 15%;
  opacity: 0.08;
  animation: float 22s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) rotate(0);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translateY(-30px) translateX(20px) rotate(5deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(40px) rotate(-5deg);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translateY(-40px) translateX(10px) rotate(3deg);
  }
}

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

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* Multi-layer gradient overlay */
.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.3) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 20, 0) 40%, rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.7) 80%, rgba(6, 10, 20, 1) 100%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.03), transparent);
  height: 200%;
  top: -100%;
  animation: scanline 10s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes scanline {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(50%);
  }
}

/* Animated glow orb on hero */
.hero__orb {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.25;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__orb--1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -100px;
  right: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #38BDF8, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__orb--2 {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #818CF8, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes orbPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.25;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  animation: heroBadgeFade 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.hero__eyebrow .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--clr-primary);
  animation: dotBlink 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes dotBlink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
}

.hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s 0.15s ease forwards;
}

.hero__heading .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38BDF8, #818CF8, #38BDF8);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {

  0%,
  100% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% center;
  }
}

.hero__subtext {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s5);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s 0.3s ease forwards;
}

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s 0.45s ease forwards;
}

.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s5);
  margin-top: var(--s8);
  padding-top: var(--s4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: var(--s4) var(--s6);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  width: fit-content;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroSlideUp 0.7s 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.55);
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero__scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--s4);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s ease infinite;
}

.hero__scroll-hint svg {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }

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

@keyframes heroBadgeFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GLASS CARD (universal surface component)
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal), border-color var(--t-normal);
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INFO / VISION / MISSION CARDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.info-card {
  padding: var(--s5);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal), border-color var(--t-normal);
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
}

.info-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dim), var(--clr-accent-dim));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}

.info-card h3 {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--s1);
}

.info-card p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FACULTY CARDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faculty-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s3);
  padding: var(--s4);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
}

.faculty-card__avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faculty-card__name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.faculty-card__dept {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.faculty-card__email {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   EVENT CARDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.event-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal), border-color var(--t-normal);
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.event-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.event-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
}

.event-card:hover .event-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.event-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--s2);
  left: var(--s2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.75);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.event-card__body {
  padding: var(--s3);
}

.event-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.event-card__title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--s1);
}

.event-card__desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.event-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: var(--s2);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transition: gap var(--t-fast);
}

.event-card__link:hover {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GALLERY
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--s2);
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.85);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: var(--s3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay h3 {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.gallery-overlay p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ACHIEVEMENT CARDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.achievement-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal), border-color var(--t-normal);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.achievement-card__img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.achievement-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.8) saturate(0.85);
}

.achievement-card:hover .achievement-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.achievement-card__category {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--s2);
  left: var(--s2);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.7);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.achievement-card__body {
  padding: var(--s3);
}

.achievement-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.achievement-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.achievement-card__meta h3 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.achievement-card span.date {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MEMBER CARDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.member-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: var(--s4);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal), border-color var(--t-normal);
}

.member-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

.member-card--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.07), rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.07));
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  padding: var(--s5);
}

.member-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--s3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
}

.member-img-wrap--lg {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
}

.member-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform var(--t-slow);
}

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

.member-card__name {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.member-card__role {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.member-card__dept {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--s2);
}

.social-link {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   STATS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--s4) var(--s3);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--t-normal), box-shadow var(--t-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lifted);
}

.stat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

.stat-card__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MEMBERSHIP BANNER
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.membership-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s8) var(--s8);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 0%, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.membership-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.membership-banner h3 {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.membership-banner p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-bottom: var(--s5);
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--s2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESOURCE ITEMS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.resource-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s3);
  padding: var(--s3);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), background var(--t-fast);
}

.resource-item:hover {
  background: var(--clr-surface-2);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.resource-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.resource-item__title {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.resource-item__desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.resource-item__link {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.resource-item__link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT FORM
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast), box-shadow var(--t-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
}

.form-input::placeholder,
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
}

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

.form-checkbox-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.form-checkbox-wrap input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--clr-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.form-status--ok {
  color: var(--clr-green);
}

.form-status--err {
  color: #F87171;
}

.form-status:empty {
  display: none;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT INFO
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--s3);
}

.contact-item__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-item__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-item__val {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   DOWNLOADS TABLE
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.downloads-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.downloads-table thead th {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.downloads-table tbody td {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.downloads-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.downloads-table tbody tr:hover td {
  background: var(--clr-surface-2);
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.format-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: var(--clr-accent-dim);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.25);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CATEGORY FILTER
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s1);
  justify-content: center;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  transition: all var(--t-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO (sub-pages)
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-bg-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--s12) 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--clr-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.page-hero p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-bg-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: var(--s10) 0 var(--s4);
  position: relative;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), transparent);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--s8);
  margin-bottom: var(--s8);
}

.footer__logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--s2);
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}

.footer__logos img {
  height: 36px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer__heading {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer__links a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-text);
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding-top: var(--s4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--s2);
}

.footer__copy,
.footer__dev {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--clr-text-faint);
}

.footer__dev a {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast), border-color var(--t-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dim);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   EVENT MODAL
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9000;
  padding: var(--s3);
}

.modal-backdrop.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.modal-box {
  background: var(--clr-bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--clr-surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background var(--t-fast), color var(--t-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.15);
  color: #F87171;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   GRIDS
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s5);
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s4);
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s4);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITIES
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-primary {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.font-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mt-2 {
  margin-top: var(--s2);
}

.mt-3 {
  margin-top: var(--s3);
}

.mt-4 {
  margin-top: var(--s4);
}

.mt-6 {
  margin-top: var(--s6);
}

.mt-8 {
  margin-top: var(--s8);
}

.mb-2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--s2);
}

.mb-3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
}

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

.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.gap-2 {
  gap: var(--s2);
}

.gap-3 {
  gap: var(--s3);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SKIP LINK
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: var(--s2);
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #060A14;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--t-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: var(--s2);
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ACCESSIBILITY — focus-visible
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--clr-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ACCESSIBILITY — prefers-reduced-motion
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .marquee-track {
    animation: none;
  }

  .hero__orb--1,
  .hero__orb--2 {
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --nav-h: 60px;
  }

  .navbar__links,
  .navbar__cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar__hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--s6);
  }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero__stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--s3);
  }

  .membership-banner {
    padding: var(--s5);
  }

  .faculty-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero__ctas .btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .btn-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}


/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LEADERSHIP MESSAGES (Redesign)
──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#leadership-messages {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--s16);
  padding-bottom: var(--s10);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

#leadership-messages::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  left: 10%;
  font-size: 500px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--s4);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Base styles for the cards */
.message-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.95), rgba(6, 10, 20, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: var(--s8) var(--s4) var(--s5);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.message-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-primary), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--r-xl);
}

.message-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Hover glow logic base */
.message-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Avatar styling */
.message-card__avatar {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 4px solid var(--clr-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.message-card:hover .message-card__avatar {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.message-card__avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.message-card__content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.message-card__quote-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-accent));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: var(--s3);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.message-card__text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--s5);
}

.message-card__author {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--s3);
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.message-card__author .name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.message-card__author .role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Role Specific Theming */
.message-card[data-role="advisor"]::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}

.message-card[data-role="advisor"]:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.message-card[data-role="advisor"] .message-card__quote-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold), #FCD34D);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.message-card[data-role="advisor"] .role {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.message-card[data-role="chair"]::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-green), transparent);
}

.message-card[data-role="chair"]:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-green);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
}

.message-card[data-role="chair"] .message-card__quote-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-green), #6EE7B7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.message-card[data-role="chair"] .role {
  color: var(--clr-green);
}

/* Stagger Effects & Sibling Fade on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .leadership-grid .message-card:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }

  /* When hovering ANY card in the grid, shrink and dim other cards */
  .leadership-grid:hover .message-card:not(:hover) {
    opacity: 0.4;
    filter: grayscale(60%) blur(2px);
  }

  /* Since the 2nd card is naturally translated in Y by 40px, we must maintain that translate while shrinking unless it's hovered */
  .leadership-grid:hover .message-card:nth-child(1):not(:hover),
  .leadership-grid:hover .message-card:nth-child(3):not(:hover) {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }

  .leadership-grid:hover .message-card:nth-child(2):not(:hover) {
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  }

  /* Important: When hovering the middle card itself, we want it to raise up slightly but remain staggered relative to baseline */
  .leadership-grid .message-card:nth-child(2):hover {
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(1.03);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--s10);
    margin-top: var(--s8);
  }
}