:root {
            --gold: #B8860B;
            --gold-light: #d4a429;
            --gold-dark: #8a6300;
            --burgundy: #8B0000;
            --burgundy-light: #a81818;
            --accent: #F5E6C8;
            --dark: #111111;
            --dark-2: #1a1a1a;
            --dark-3: #242424;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --muted: #6b6b6b;
            --muted-light: #9a9a9a;

            --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
            --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

            --shadow-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            --shadow-md: 0 10px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
            --shadow-lg: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
            --shadow-gold: 0 14px 40px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.28);
            --shadow-burgundy: 0 14px 40px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.28);

            --radius: 18px;
            --radius-sm: 12px;
            --radius-lg: 28px;

            --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
            --transition: 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        /* ---------- 2. RESET / BASE ---------- */
        * {
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--dark);
            background: var(--white);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4,
        h5,
        h6 {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

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

        ul {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        ::selection {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .section {
            padding: 110px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            color: var(--gold);
            padding: 8px 18px;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .section-tag i {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
            line-height: 1.15;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .section-title span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .section-lead {
            font-size: 1.08rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            max-width: 660px;
        }

        /* ---------- 4. BUTTONS ---------- */
        .btn {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .btn-lg {
            padding: 15px 38px;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .btn-sm {
            padding: 9px 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .btn-gold {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            border: none;
        }

        .btn-gold:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .btn-outline-gold {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--gold);
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .btn-outline-gold:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* ---------- 5. LOADING SCREEN ---------- */
        .loader-screen {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 9999;
            background: var(--dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
        }

        .loader-screen.hidden {
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
        }

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

        .loader-crown {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            margin: 0 auto 22px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            animation: loaderPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .loader-crown img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        @keyframes loaderPulse {

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

            50% {
                transform: scale(1.08);
            }
        }


        .loader-bar {
            width: 220px;
            height: 3px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin: 22px auto 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .loader-bar span {
            display: block;
            height: 100%;
            width: 40%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
            animation: loaderBar 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes loaderBar {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(-100%);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateX(350%);
            }
        }

        /* ---------- 6. NAVBAR ---------- */
        .navbar-custom {
            padding: 18px 0;
            background: transparent;
            transition: all 0.45s var(--ease);
        }

        .navbar-custom.scrolled {
            background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.92);
            backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
            padding: 10px 0;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }

        .brand-logo {
            height: 100px;
            width: auto;
            display: block;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .brand-logo {
                height: 80px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .brand-logo {
                height: 60px;
            }
        }

        .brand-mark {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
        }

        .brand-text {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .brand-text em {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .navbar-custom .nav-link {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            margin: 0 6px;
            position: relative;
            padding: 6px 4px !important;
        }

        .navbar-custom .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            transition: width 0.35s var(--ease);
        }

        .navbar-custom .nav-link:hover,
        .navbar-custom .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .navbar-custom .nav-link:hover::after,
        .navbar-custom .nav-link.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .btn-register {
            color: var(--white) !important;
            padding: 10px 26px !important;
        }

        .navbar-toggler {
            border: none;
            padding: 6px;
        }

        .navbar-toggler:focus {
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .toggler-line {
            display: block;
            width: 26px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--white);
            margin: 5px 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(1) {
            transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
        }

        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-line:nth-child(3) {
            transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
        }

        /* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: var(--dark);
        }

        .hero-bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: url('./Miss\ Culture\ logo.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
            animation: heroZoom 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes heroZoom {
            from {
                transform: scale(1);
            }

            to {
                transform: scale(1.12);
            }
        }


        .hero-video {

            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;

            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;

            object-fit: cover;

            z-index: 0;

        }

        .hero-overlay {

            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;

            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);

            z-index: 1;
        }


        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding-top: 80px;
        }

        .hero-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }


        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.6rem);
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.05;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .hero-title span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .hero-desc {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            max-width: 680px;
            margin: 0 auto 36px;
        }

        /* Countdown */
        .countdown {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 38px;
        }

        .cd-item {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            min-width: 92px;
            padding: 18px 10px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .cd-num {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 2.1rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .cd-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-top: 6px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .hero-actions .btn-outline-gold {
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--white);
        }

        .hero-actions .btn-outline-gold:hover {
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--dark);
        }


        /* ---------- 8. ABOUT ---------- */
        .about-section {
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .about-image-wrap {
            position: relative;
        }

        .about-image {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .about-image-badge {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -26px;
            right: -16px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 22px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 200px;
        }

        .badge-num {
            display: block;
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .badge-text {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .mvv-card {
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 26px;
            height: 100%;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .mvv-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .mvv-icon {
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .mvv-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .mvv-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin: 0;
        }






        /* ---------- 9. WHY SECTION ---------- */
        .why-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f0, var(--white));
        }

        .why-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 38px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            height: 100%;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }


        .why-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }

        .why-card:hover::before {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 72px;
            height: 72px;
            margin: 0 auto 22px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .why-card:hover .why-icon {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
        }

        .why-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin: 0;
        }




        /* ---------- 11. CONTESTANTS ---------- */
        .contestants-section {
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .contestant-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: var(--transition);
            height: 100%;
        }

        .contestant-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }

        .contestant-photo {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            aspect-ratio: 4/5;
        }

        .contestant-photo img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
        }

        .contestant-card:hover .contestant-photo img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .contestant-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        .contestant-card:hover .contestant-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .contestant-overlay .btn {
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        .contestant-card:hover .contestant-overlay .btn {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .contestant-info {
            padding: 22px 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .contestant-info h3 {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .contestant-info p {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin: 0 0 8px;
        }

        .contestant-info p i {
            color: var(--burgundy);
        }

        .contestant-age {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--gold);
            background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
            padding: 4px 14px;
            border-radius: 50px;
        }

        /* Contestant modal */
        .contestant-modal {
            border: none;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .modal-close-custom {
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px;
            right: 16px;
            z-index: 5;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 50%;
            padding: 12px;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .modal-photo {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            min-height: 360px;
        }

        .modal-info {
            padding: 40px 34px;
        }

        .modal-name {
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin: 6px 0 18px;
        }

        .modal-meta li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .modal-meta i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 22px;
        }

        .modal-bio {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .modal-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }



        /* ---------- 10. JOURNEY TIMELINE ---------- */
        .journey-section {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .journey-section .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .journey-section .section-lead {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .journey-timeline {
            position: relative;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .journey-step {
            position: relative;
        }

        .journey-dot {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .journey-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.12);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 28px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .journey-card:hover {
            background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .journey-stage {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .journey-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .journey-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            margin: 0;
        }



        /* ---------- 12. PREVIOUS QUEENS ---------- */
        .queens-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white), #faf7f0);
        }

        .queen-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            height: 100%;
        }

        .queen-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .queen-card img {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 4/5;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
        }

        .queen-card:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.07);
        }

        .queen-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 14px;
            left: 14px;
            z-index: 2;
            background: var(--dark-2);
            color: var(--accent);
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .queen-info {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 24px 20px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.92));
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .queen-info h3 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2px;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .queen-info p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin: 0;
        }




        /* ---------- 16. VOTING CTA ---------- */
        .voting-cta {
            position: relative;
            padding: 110px 0;
            text-align: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .voting-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #111111);
        }

        .voting-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .voting-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .voting-title span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .voting-desc {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            max-width: 620px;
            margin: 0 auto 36px;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .voting-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 50px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .vstat {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .vstat-num {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .vstat-label {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-top: 6px;
        }



        /* ---------- 23. NEWSLETTER ---------- */
        .newsletter-section {
            background: var(--dark);
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        .newsletter-inner {
            padding: 60px 30px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18), rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.18));
            border: 1px solid rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.2);
        }


        .newsletter-inner .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .newsletter-inner .section-lead {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            max-width: 560px;
            margin: 26px auto 0;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .newsletter-form .form-control {
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 240px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 14px 24px;
            border: 2px solid rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.3);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .newsletter-form .form-control {
                font-size: 16px;
            }
        }

        .newsletter-form .form-control::placeholder {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        }

        .newsletter-form .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: none;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }


        .page-banner {
            position: relative;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .page-banner-inner {
            padding: 160px 0 80px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .page-banner-title {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            margin: 0;
            color: var(--white);
            text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
        }

        .page-banner-title span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .page-banner-sub {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            max-width: 620px;
            margin: 14px auto 0;
        }

        .page-breadcrumb {
            background: transparent;
            padding: 0;
            margin-top: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .page-breadcrumb a {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .page-breadcrumb a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

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

        .page-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
            color: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.5);
            content: '/';
        }




        /* ---------- 13. CULTURAL SHOWCASE ---------- */
        .showcase-section {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .showcase-section .section-title {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .showcase-section .section-lead {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .showcase-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            grid-auto-rows: 220px;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .showcase-item {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: block;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .showcase-lg {
            grid-column: span 2;
            grid-row: span 2;
        }

        .showcase-wide {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .showcase-item img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
        }

        .showcase-item:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .showcase-caption {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 6px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
            color: var(--white);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 14px;
        }

        .showcase-item:hover .showcase-caption {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .showcase-caption h3 {
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .showcase-caption span {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }



        /* ---------- 14. EVENT SCHEDULE ---------- */
        .events-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f0, var(--white));
        }

        .events-timeline {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 860px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .events-timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 64px;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--burgundy));
        }

        .event-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .event-date {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
            z-index: 2;
            position: relative;
        }

        .event-date .day {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .event-date .month {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .event-content {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 24px 28px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            flex: 1;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .event-content:hover {
            transform: translateX(8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .event-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .event-content p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .event-content p i {
            color: var(--burgundy);
            margin-right: 4px;
        }


        /* ---------- 19. GALLERY ---------- */
        .gallery-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f0, var(--white));
        }

        .gallery-masonry {
            columns: 3;
            column-gap: 16px;
        }

        .gallery-item {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            break-inside: avoid;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
        }

        .gallery-item:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .gallery-zoom {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.55);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }

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


        /* ---------- 22. CONTACT ---------- */
        .contact-section {
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .glass {
            background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.4);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        }

        .contact-info-card {
            padding: 38px 32px;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .contact-info-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 26px;
        }

        .contact-list li {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .ci-icon {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .contact-list strong {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .contact-list p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin: 2px 0 0;
        }

        .contact-list a {
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .contact-list a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .contact-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 8px;
        }

        .contact-social a {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        .contact-social a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .contact-form {
            padding: 38px 32px;
        }

        .contact-form .form-label {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--dark);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .contact-form .form-control {
            border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
            border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
            padding: 12px 16px;
            font-size: 16px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .contact-form .form-control {
                font-size: 16px;
            }
        }

        .contact-form .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .contact-map {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border: 4px solid var(--accent);
        }

        .contact-map iframe {
            display: block;
        }


        /* ---------- 21. FAQ ---------- */
        .faq-section {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f0, var(--white));
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-item {
            border: none;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-button {
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--dark);
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 20px 24px;
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
            box-shadow: none;
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
            filter: brightness(0);
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
            filter: brightness(2);
        }

        .custom-accordion .accordion-body {
            padding: 20px 24px;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            background: var(--white);
        }


        .vote-wrap {
            max-width: 980px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .vote-hero {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
        }

        .vote-hero img {
            width: 145px;
            height: 145px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 22px;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
        }


        .vote-hero h2 {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .vote-hero p {
            margin-top: 6px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .vote-packages {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns:
                repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 35px;
        }


        .vote-package {
            position: relative;
            background: #fff;
            border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, .18);
            border-radius: 22px;
            padding: 15px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: .35s ease;
            overflow: hidden;

        }

        .vote-package:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow:
                0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
        }

        .vote-package input {
            display: none;
        }

        .vote-package:has(input:checked) {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background:
                rgba(184, 134, 11, .08);
        }

        .vp-votes {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .vp-price {
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-top: 10px;
        }



        .vp-unit {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: .85rem;
            margin-top: 5px;
        }

        .vote-summary {
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 22px;
            padding: 30px;
        }



        .vote-summary h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .vote-summary-row {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 12px 0;
            border-bottom:
                1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
            font-size: .95rem;
        }

        .vote-summary-row:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .vote-summary-total {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--burgundy);
        }

        .vote-steps {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }


        .vote-step {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: .9rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            transition: .3s;
        }

        .vote-step .vs-num {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            background: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .vote-step.active {
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .vote-step.active .vs-num {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .vote-step.done .vs-num {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .vote-step-sep {
            width: 55px;
            height: 2px;
            background:
                rgba(184, 134, 11, .35);
            margin: 0 15px;
        }

        .vote-success-icon {
            width: 95px;
            height: 95px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background:
                linear-gradient(135deg,
                    var(--gold-light),
                    var(--gold));
            color: #fff;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin: 0 auto 25px;
        }

        .vote-success h2 {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .vote-success-sub {
            color: var(--muted);
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: auto;
        }

        .vote-success-ref {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--accent);
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .btn.disabled {
            opacity: .5;
            pointer-events: none;
        }


        @media(max-width:768px) {
            .vote-hero {
                justify-content: center;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .vote-hero img {
                width: 120px;
                height: 120px;
            }

            .vote-packages {
                grid-template-columns:
                    repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 14px;
            }

            .vote-package {
                padding: 22px 12px;
            }

            .vp-price {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

            .vote-step-sep {
                display: none;
            }
        }



        @media(max-width:480px) {


            .vote-packages {

                grid-template-columns: 1fr;

            }


            .vote-summary {

                padding: 22px;

            }


            .vote-step {

                width: 100%;

                justify-content: center;

                margin-bottom: 12px;

            }


        }

        .site-footer {
            background: var(--dark);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .footer-brand {
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            height: 80px;
            width: auto;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .footer-logo {
                height: 60px;
            }
        }

        .footer-about {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .footer-social a {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .footer-social a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .footer-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 40px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
        }

        .footer-links li,
        .footer-contact li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 6px;
        }

        .footer-contact li {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .footer-contact i {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .footer-contact a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .footer-contact a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding: 22px 0;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .footer-legal a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        }

        .footer-legal a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        /* ---------- 25. SCROLL TO TOP ---------- */
        .scroll-top-btn {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 30px;
            right: 30px;
            z-index: 1000;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: none;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
            cursor: pointer;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .scroll-top-btn.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .scroll-top-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            background: var(--white);
        }

        /* ---------- 26. ANIMATIONS ---------- */
        @keyframes floatUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }

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

        /* ---------- 27. RESPONSIVE ---------- */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .showcase-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .showcase-lg {
                grid-column: span 2;
                grid-row: span 1;
            }

            .showcase-wide {
                grid-column: span 2;
            }

            .gallery-masonry {
                columns: 2;
            }

            .navbar-custom .navbar-collapse {
                background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.95);
                padding: 20px;
                border-radius: var(--radius);
                margin-top: 12px;
            }

            .btn-register {
                margin-top: 10px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .section {
                padding: 70px 0;
            }

            .voting-cta {
                background-attachment: scroll;
                padding: 80px 0;
            }

            .voting-stats {
                gap: 30px;
            }

            .vstat-num {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .events-timeline::before {
                left: 35px;
            }

            .event-date {
                width: 70px;
            }

            .event-item {
                gap: 16px;
            }

            .event-content {
                padding: 18px;
            }

            .gallery-masonry {
                columns: 1;
            }

            .showcase-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                grid-auto-rows: 200px;
            }

            .showcase-lg,
            .showcase-wide {
                grid-column: span 1;
                grid-row: span 1;
            }

            .about-image-badge {
                right: 10px;
                bottom: -16px;
                padding: 16px 20px;
            }

            .modal-info {
                padding: 28px 22px;
            }

            .testimonial-card {
                padding: 36px 24px;
            }

            .testimonial-card p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .cd-item {
                min-width: 70px;
                padding: 14px 8px;
            }

            .cd-num {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }

        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .countdown {
                gap: 8px;
            }

            .cd-item {
                min-width: 64px;
            }

            .voting-stats {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 22px;
            }

            .scroll-top-btn {
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 20px;
                width: 44px;
                height: 44px;
            }
        }

        /* ---------- 28. ACCESSIBILITY ---------- */
        @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;
            }

            .hero-bg {
                animation: none;
            }
        }
        
        
        
        
        
        
            .application-section {
    background: var(--white);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.application-section .card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.14) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}

.application-section .card-body {
    background: var(--white);
}

.application-section [data-step-indicator] {
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    border-radius: 50rem !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.application-section [data-step-indicator].text-bg-warning {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--gold),
        #d4a017
    ) !important;

    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
}

.application-section [data-step-indicator].text-bg-light {
    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.45) !important;
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18) !important;
}

.application-section [data-step-indicator].step-completed {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.application-section .wizard-step {
    animation: applicationFadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes applicationFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
    }

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

.application-section .wizard-step h2 {
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.application-section .wizard-step h3 {
    color: var(--dark);
}

.application-section .wizard-step p.text-muted {
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.application-section .wizard-step > div:first-child .badge {
    background: var(--dark) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.application-section .form-label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.application-section .form-text {
    color: var(--muted) !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.application-section .form-control,
.application-section .form-select {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;

    padding: 12px 16px;

    border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.22);
    color: var(--dark);

    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;

    transition:
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        background 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;
}

.application-section textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 110px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.application-section .form-control::placeholder {
    color: #999;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.application-section .form-control:focus,
.application-section .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);

    background: var(--white);

    color: var(--dark);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.10),
        0 4px 15px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.06);

    outline: none;
}

.application-section .form-select {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-section .form-check {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    min-height: 52px;

    margin: 0;

    padding: 14px 18px !important;

    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.22);

    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease;

    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-section .form-check:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.45);
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.45) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.application-section .form-check-input {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;

    margin-top: 0;
    margin-right: 9px;

    border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);

    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-section .form-check-input:checked {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.application-section .form-check-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.10);
}

.application-section .form-check:has(.form-check-input:checked) {
    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.65);
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;

    box-shadow:
        0 5px 18px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.10);
}

.application-section .form-check-label {
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-section hr {
    border: 0;
    height: 1px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35),
        transparent
    );

    opacity: 1;
}

.application-section .btn {
    min-height: 46px;

    padding: 11px 24px;

    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);

    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;

    transition:
        background 0.25s ease,
        border-color 0.25s ease,
        color 0.25s ease,
        transform 0.25s ease,
        box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.application-section .btn-warning {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        var(--gold),
        #d4a017
    ) !important;

    color: var(--white) !important;

    border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;

    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
}

.application-section .btn-warning:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #9f7308,
        var(--gold)
    ) !important;

    border-color: #9f7308 !important;

    color: var(--white) !important;

    transform: translateY(-2px);

    box-shadow: 0 9px 22px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
}

.application-section .btn-warning:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.application-section .btn-outline-secondary {
    background: var(--white);

    color: var(--dark);

    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25) !important;
}

.application-section .btn-outline-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.45);

    color: var(--gold);

    border-color: var(--gold) !important;

    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.application-section input[type="file"].form-control {
    padding: 9px 12px;

    cursor: pointer;
}

.application-section input[type="file"].form-control::file-selector-button {
    margin-right: 12px;

    padding: 8px 14px;

    border: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;

    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);

    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;

    cursor: pointer;

    transition: var(--transition);
}

.application-section input[type="file"].form-control::file-selector-button:hover {
    background: #9f7308;
}

.application-section .was-validated .form-control:valid,
.application-section .form-control.is-valid {
    border-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.4);
    background-image: none;
}

.application-section .was-validated .form-control:invalid,
.application-section .form-control.is-invalid {
    border-color: #dc3545;
    background-image: none;
}

.application-section .invalid-feedback {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.application-section .form-control:disabled,
.application-section .form-select:disabled {
    background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.15);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.application-section .d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-2.mb-4 {
    position: relative;

    padding-bottom: 18px;

    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .application-section .card-body {
        padding: 24px 18px !important;
    }

    .application-section [data-step-indicator] {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }

    .application-section .wizard-step h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .application-section .wizard-step p.text-muted {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .application-section .form-label {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }

    .application-section .form-control,
    .application-section .form-select {
        min-height: 47px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .application-section textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 105px;
    }

    .application-section .btn {
        min-height: 45px;
        padding: 10px 18px;
    }

    .application-section .form-check {
        padding: 13px 15px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .application-section .card {
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .application-section .card-body {
        padding: 20px 15px !important;
    }

    .application-section .d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-2.mb-4 {
        gap: 7px !important;
    }

    .application-section [data-step-indicator] {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 7px 10px;
    }

    .application-section .wizard-step > div:first-child {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }

    .application-section .wizard-step > div:first-child .badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 7px 10px;
    }

    .application-section .d-flex.justify-content-between {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .application-section .d-flex.justify-content-between .btn {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

.application-section button:focus-visible,
.application-section input:focus-visible,
.application-section select:focus-visible,
.application-section textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}


    .mca-login-section {
        height: 100vh;
        min-height: 100vh;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 20px;
        background:
            radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08), transparent 35%),
            radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.6), transparent 40%),
            var(--white);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mca-login-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1050px;
        height: min(680px, calc(100vh - 40px));
        margin: auto;
        background: var(--white);
        border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow:
            0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
            0 8px 25px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.07);
    }

    .mca-login-wrapper > .row {
        height: 100%;
    }

    .mca-login-brand {
        position: relative;
        height: 100%;
        padding: 45px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #080808 0%, #151515 55%, #080808 100%);
        color: var(--white);
    }

    .mca-login-brand::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.22);
        top: -180px;
        right: -150px;
    }

    .mca-login-brand::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
        bottom: -150px;
        left: -120px;
    }

    .mca-login-brand-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mca-login-logo {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        object-fit: contain;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25));
    }

    .mca-login-brand .section-tag {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        color: #d4a017;
    }

    .mca-login-brand h1 {
        font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .mca-login-brand h1 span {
        color: #d4a017;
    }

    .mca-login-brand p {
        max-width: 430px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.67);
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .mca-login-features {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 11px;
    }

    .mca-login-feature {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 11px;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .mca-login-feature-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
        color: #d4a017;
        background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.14);
        border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .mca-login-form-panel {
        height: 100%;
        padding: 45px 50px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        background: var(--white);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .mca-login-form {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 430px;
        margin: auto;
    }

    .mca-login-form-header {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .mca-login-form-header h2 {
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
        font-size: 2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .mca-login-form-header p {
        margin: 0;
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }

    .mca-floating {
        position: relative;
    }

    .mca-floating .form-control {
        min-height: 58px;
        padding: 1.625rem 2.75rem 0.625rem 2.9rem;
        border: 2px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.18);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        background: rgba(245, 230, 200, 0.22);
        color: var(--dark);
        font-size: 15px;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mca-floating .form-control::placeholder {
        color: transparent;
    }

    .mca-floating .form-control:focus {
        border-color: var(--gold);
        background: var(--white);
        color: var(--dark);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1);
        outline: none;
    }

    .mca-floating > label {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        height: 100%;
        padding: 1rem 2.75rem;
        pointer-events: none;
        transform-origin: 0 0;
        transition: opacity .15s ease-in-out, transform .15s ease-in-out;
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .mca-floating > .form-control:focus ~ label,
    .mca-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
        opacity: .9;
        transform: scale(.75) translateY(-.55rem) translateX(.15rem);
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .mca-floating-icon {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 17px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        color: var(--gold);
        font-size: 1rem;
        z-index: 3;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .mca-password-toggle {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: 13px;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border: 0;
        background: transparent;
        color: var(--muted);
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 4;
        border-radius: 50%;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mca-password-toggle:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
        background: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
    }

    .mca-login-options {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 15px;
        margin: 18px 0 23px;
    }

    .mca-remember {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0 !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mca-remember .form-check-input {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        margin: 0 8px 0 0;
        border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mca-remember .form-check-input:checked {
        background-color: var(--gold);
        border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    .mca-remember .form-check-label {
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mca-forgot-link {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mca-forgot-link:hover {
        color: #9f7308;
    }

    .mca-login-button {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 52px;
        border: 1px solid var(--gold);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #d4a017);
        color: var(--white);
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mca-login-button:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9f7308, var(--gold));
        color: var(--white);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .mca-register-text {
        margin-top: 22px;
        padding-top: 19px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
        text-align: center;
        color: var(--muted);
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .mca-register-text a {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .mca-register-text a:hover {
        color: #9f7308;
    }

    .mca-login-alert,
    .mca-login-success {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .mca-login-alert {
        border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.15);
        background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.05);
        color: #b02a37;
    }

    .mca-login-success {
        border: 1px solid rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.15);
        background: rgba(25, 135, 84, 0.05);
        color: #146c43;
    }

    .mca-login-alert ul {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .mca-login-section {
            padding: 0;
        }

        .mca-login-wrapper {
            height: 100vh;
            max-width: 650px;
            border-radius: 0;
            border: 0;
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .mca-login-form-panel {
            height: 100vh;
            padding: 40px 45px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
        .mca-login-form-panel {
            padding: 30px 20px;
        }

        .mca-login-form-header h2 {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
        }

        .mca-login-form-header p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }

        .mca-floating .form-control {
            min-height: 56px;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .mca-login-options {
            align-items: flex-start;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .mca-forgot-link {
            align-self: flex-end;
        }
    }