/* ==========================================================================
   Celebtree Design System & Stylesheet (3D Glassmorphism Theme)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Colors */
  --bg-dark: #05020c;
  --bg-card: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.45);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-neon: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45);
  
  --accent-purple: #9d4edd;
  --accent-glow: #7b2cbf;
  --accent-light: #c77dff;
  --accent-magenta: #e0aaff;
  --accent-gold: #f3c63f;
  
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  --text-dimmed: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

  /* Shadows & Glows */
  --glow-purple: 0 0 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
  --glow-purple-strong: 0 0 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.6);
  --glow-border: 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) inset;
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-primary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-signature: 'Dancing Script', cursive;

  /* Timing */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Scrollbar Style */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent-glow);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
}

/* Custom Background / Atmosphere Elements */
.bg-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stage-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.35) 0%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.75) 100%), url('../Images/Hero-BG.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Stage Spotlights */
.spotlights-container {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 300px;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) 0%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.02) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  clip-path: polygon(45% 0, 55% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.spotlight-1 {
  left: 15%;
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  animation: swing-spotlight-1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.spotlight-2 {
  left: 35%;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  animation: swing-spotlight-2 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.spotlight-3 {
  right: 35%;
  transform: rotate(10deg);
  animation: swing-spotlight-3 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -1.5s;
}

.spotlight-4 {
  right: 15%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: swing-spotlight-4 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Floating Particles */
.particles {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: float-particle 15s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Grid & Layout */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Navigation Section
   ========================================================================== */

header {
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.logo-subtext {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

nav ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 3rem;
}

nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-light);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

nav a:hover, nav a.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

nav a.active::after {
  width: 60%;
}

nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
}

.contact-btn i, .contact-btn svg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4), var(--glow-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-btn:hover i, .contact-btn:hover svg {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section Layout
   ========================================================================== */

.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 90px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 3rem 0 4rem 0;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 460px) minmax(360px, 1fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- Left Column: Copy & Actions --- */
.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Badge styling */
.badge-capsule {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: pulse-glow 3s infinite alternate;
}

.badge-capsule svg, .badge-capsule i {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--accent-light));
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent-magenta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Typography */
.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 30%, var(--accent-light) 65%, var(--accent-purple) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.hero-title span.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c77dff 0%, #9d4edd 50%, #7b2cbf 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Call to actions */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-purple) 0%, var(--accent-glow) 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-primary .arrow-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--accent-glow);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light) 0%, var(--accent-purple) 100%);
}

.btn-primary:hover .arrow-wrapper {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary .play-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary:hover .play-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* --- Center Column: 3D Floating Cards --- */
.hero-showcase {
  position: relative;
  height: 560px;
  width: min(100%, 540px);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1500px;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* 3D Stage Base Element at Bottom Center */
.stage-base {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: 180px;
  transform: rotateX(70deg) translateZ(-50px);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stage-ring-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-purple);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px var(--accent-purple), inset 0 0 35px var(--accent-purple);
  animation: stage-pulse 3s infinite alternate;
}

.stage-ring-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px; left: 15px; right: 15px; bottom: 15px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-magenta);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-light), inset 0 0 15px var(--accent-light);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.stage-stairs {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(-15deg);
  width: 180px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.stair {
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(25, 17, 50, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.stair-1 { width: 100%; }
.stair-2 { width: 90%; margin: 0 auto; }
.stair-3 { width: 80%; margin: 0 auto; }

/* The 3D viewport containing all cards */
.cards-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Individual Celebrity Card Base */
.celeb-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 165px;
  height: 235px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), var(--glow-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.1s ease-out;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Floating Animation Delays & Offsets */
.celeb-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0) 40%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.95) 90%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card Glow Overlays */
.card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.celeb-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2) inset;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Photo within the card */
.celeb-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.celeb-card:hover .celeb-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateZ(10px);
}

/* Info overlay at bottom */
.celeb-info {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  transform: translateZ(25px); /* 3D pop effect */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.celeb-name {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.celeb-role {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* Card 3D Layout coordinates (Initial floating offsets) */

/* Card 1: Arijit Singh (Center Stage - Hero Card) */
.card-center {
  width: 200px;
  height: 290px;
  left: calc(50% - 100px);
  top: calc(50% - 145px);
  transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 60px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(5deg);
  animation: float-center 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 5;
}
.card-center .celeb-name {
  font-size: 2.0rem;
}

/* Card 2: STR (Bottom Left) */
.card-top-left {
  left: 12px;
  top: 8%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(18deg) rotateX(8deg);
  animation: float-top-left 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -0.5s;
}

/* Card 3: STR (Bottom Left) */
.card-bottom-left {
  left: 8px;
  bottom: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(-5deg);
  animation: float-bottom-left 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -1.2s;
}

/* Card 4: VJS (Top Right) */
.card-top-right {
  right: 12px;
  top: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(8deg);
  animation: float-top-right 7.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

/* Card 5: VJS (Bottom Right) */
.card-bottom-right {
  right: 8px;
  bottom: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(-5deg);
  animation: float-bottom-right 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -1.8s;
}

/* --- Right Column: Category Floating Capsule Panel --- */
.hero-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.category-capsule {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border), 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.category-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 10px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 90px;
  text-align: center;
}

.category-icon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--accent-magenta);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.category-item span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.category-item:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.category-item:hover .category-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-purple);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================================== */

/* Spotlight Swing animations */
@keyframes swing-spotlight-1 {
  0% { transform: rotate(-28deg) scaleX(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: rotate(-18deg) scaleX(1.1); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes swing-spotlight-2 {
  0% { transform: rotate(-14deg) scaleX(1.1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: rotate(-4deg) scaleX(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes swing-spotlight-3 {
  0% { transform: rotate(4deg) scaleX(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: rotate(14deg) scaleX(1.1); opacity: 0.6; }
}

@keyframes swing-spotlight-4 {
  0% { transform: rotate(18deg) scaleX(1.1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: rotate(28deg) scaleX(0.9); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Floating animation keyframes for cards to make them feel alive */
@keyframes float-center {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 60px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 10px, 60px) rotateY(-2deg) rotateX(2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-top-left {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(18deg) rotateX(8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-5px, -12px, 15px) rotateY(20deg) rotateX(11deg); }
}

@keyframes float-bottom-left {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-3px, 12px, 25px) rotateY(12deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-top-right {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(8deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(5px, -10px, 15px) rotateY(-20deg) rotateX(11deg); }
}

@keyframes float-bottom-right {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(3px, 12px, 25px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

/* Stage platform pulse animation */
@keyframes stage-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--accent-purple), inset 0 0 25px var(--accent-purple); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 45px var(--accent-light), inset 0 0 45px var(--accent-light); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Particle rising animation */
@keyframes float-particle {
  0% { transform: translateY(100vh) translateX(0) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 0.4; }
  90% { opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) translateX(50px) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Badge pulse animation */
@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2), var(--glow-border); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45), var(--glow-border); }
}

}

/* ==========================================================================
   College Partners Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.college-partners {
  padding: 6rem 0 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.partners-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partners-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.partners-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 40%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.partners-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c77dff 0%, #9d4edd 50%, #7b2cbf 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
}

.partners-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Infinite Logo Slider */
.slider-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-wrapper::before,
.slider-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 250px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-dark) 0%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0) 100%);
}

.slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-dark) 0%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0) 100%);
}

.logo-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
}

.logo-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem; /* Essential for infinite scroll wrapping */
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.logo-item {
  width: 180px;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.95) opacity(0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-item:hover {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--border-neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25), var(--glow-border);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
}

.logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1) opacity(1);
}

/* Animations */
.row-left-to-right {
  animation: scroll-l2r 32s linear infinite;
}

.row-right-to-left {
  animation: scroll-r2l 32s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover */
.logo-slider-track:hover .logo-slider-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-r2l {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

@keyframes scroll-l2r {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .college-partners {
    padding: 4rem 0 1rem 0;
  }
  .partners-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .logo-item {
    width: 145px;
    height: 75px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .slider-wrapper::before,
  .slider-wrapper::after {
    width: 100px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.about {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.45) 0%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.85) 100%), url('../assets/About-BG.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 460px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 30%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: block;
}

.about-title span.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c77dff 0%, #9d4edd 50%, #7b2cbf 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 440px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Width Metrics Separator Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.metrics-bar-section {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.45);
}

.metrics-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.metric-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: metric-card-enter 0.8s ease forwards,
             metric-card-float 6s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate;
}

.metric-card-item:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s, 0.2s;
}

.metric-card-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.35s, 0.35s;
}

.metric-card-item:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.5s, 0.5s;
}

.metric-card-item:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.65s, 0.65s;
}

.metric-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
}

.metric-icon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  color: var(--accent-magenta);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.metric-card-item:hover .metric-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-purple);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.metric-card-item svg, .metric-card-item i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.metric-text-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-num {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.metric-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@keyframes metric-card-enter {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes metric-card-float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

/* Right Column: 3D Floating Showcase for About */
.about-showcase {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1500px;
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-viewport .celeb-card {
  position: absolute;
}

.about-card-top-left,
.about-card-top-right,
.about-card-bottom-left,
.about-card-bottom-center,
.about-card-bottom-right {
  width: 165px;
  height: 235px;
}

.about-card-bottom-center {
  width: 165px;
  height: 235px;
}

/* Central Square Gold Logo Card */
.logo-card {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  left: calc(50% - 80px);
  top: calc(50% - 80px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), var(--glow-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  animation: float-about-logo 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.logo-card-img {
  width: 78%;
  height: 78%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(243, 198, 63, 0.55));
}

/* Coordinates for Portals Surrounding Central Logo Card */
.about-card-top-left {
  left: 12px;
  top: 8%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(18deg) rotateX(8deg);
  animation: float-top-left 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -0.5s;
}

.about-card-top-right {
  right: 12px;
  top: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(8deg);
  animation: float-top-right 7.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -1.2s;
}

.about-card-bottom-left {
  left: 8px;
  bottom: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(-5deg);
  animation: float-bottom-left 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.about-card-bottom-center {
  left: calc(50% - 90px);
  bottom: 8%;
  transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 20px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(-5deg);
  animation: float-center 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -0.8s;
  z-index: 6;
}

.about-card-bottom-right {
  right: 8px;
  bottom: 10%;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(-5deg);
  animation: float-bottom-right 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  animation-delay: -1.5s;
}

/* Animations for About Section Elements */
@keyframes float-about-logo {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, -5px, 45px) rotateY(-2deg) rotateX(2deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 5px, 45px) rotateY(2deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-about-tl {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-3px, -8px, 15px) rotateY(18deg) rotateX(8deg); }
}

@keyframes float-about-tr {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 10px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(3px, -8px, 15px) rotateY(-18deg) rotateX(8deg); }
}

@keyframes float-about-bl {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 15px) rotateY(12deg) rotateX(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-3px, 8px, 20px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-about-bc {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 20px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 10px, 25px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-about-br {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 15px) rotateY(-12deg) rotateX(-5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(3px, 8px, 20px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Highlights Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.highlights {
  padding: 8rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(123, 44, 191, 0.15) 0%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0) 60%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.highlights-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.highlights-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.highlights-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-white) 40%, var(--accent-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.highlights-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c77dff 0%, #9d4edd 50%, #7b2cbf 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
}

.title-glow-line {
  width: 180px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-purple), var(--accent-light), var(--accent-purple), transparent);
  margin: 15px auto 2.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-light), 0 0 5px var(--accent-purple);
}

.highlights-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

/* 3D Carousel Container & Track */
.carousel-3d-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.carousel-3d-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Highlight Card Style */
.highlight-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 210px;
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              filter 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  -webkit-box-reflect: below 12px linear-gradient(transparent 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
}

.highlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0) 35%, rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.95) 90%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.highlight-card .card-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

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

/* Card Glow Effect */
.highlight-card .card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; left: -50%; width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.highlight-card:hover .card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Play Button Overlay */
.play-btn-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(30px);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 125, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.45);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.play-btn-wrapper svg, .play-btn-wrapper i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.highlight-card:hover .play-btn-wrapper {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.8), inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateZ(40px) scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
}

.highlight-card:hover .play-btn-wrapper svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Active Highlight Card State */
.highlight-card.active-card {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4), 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Meta Content overlay */
.card-meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.meta-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.meta-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.duration-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Arrows */
.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 100;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.carousel-arrow svg, .carousel-arrow i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--accent-purple);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.prev-arrow {
  left: 2rem;
}

.next-arrow {
  right: 2rem;
}

/* Footer Section CTA */
.highlights-footer {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.watch-reels-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-neon);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
}

.reels-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent-magenta);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.reels-icon svg, .reels-icon i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.reels-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.watch-reels-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4), var(--glow-border);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.watch-reels-btn:hover .reels-icon {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}

.watch-reels-btn:hover .reels-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Modal Overlay Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.video-modal.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.video-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 960px;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(13, 8, 28, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 10;
}

.video-modal.active .video-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 100;
}

.video-modal-close svg, .video-modal-close i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
  background: #ff4757;
  border-color: #ff6b81;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.5);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.video-player-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
}

.video-player-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.video-loader {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 2, 12, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.video-loader.loading {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: modal-spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes modal-spin {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section */
.footer {
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  background: #04040b;
  background-color: #04040b;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-grid > * {
  min-width: 0;
}

.footer-brand,
.footer-links {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-logo span {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: 1.4rem 0 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links h3,
.footer-contact h3 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li a,
.footer-contact a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.footer-contact {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.footer-note {
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-subscribe {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 2rem 0 1.25rem;
}

.subscribe-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.subscribe-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.18);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.subscribe-card h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.subscribe-card p {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: min(100%, 500px);
}

.subscribe-form input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-white);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.subscribe-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-bottom .heart {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .subscribe-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer-contact,
  .footer-links {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .subscribe-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .subscribe-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .subscribe-form input {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .subscribe-form button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .hero-sidebar {
    display: none; /* Hide category sidebar on smaller tablets */
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-showcase {
    height: 520px;
  }
  .hero-actions a {
    flex: 1 1 280px;
    min-width: 220px;
  }
  .celeb-card {
    width: 150px;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .card-center {
    width: 180px;
    height: 260px;
    left: calc(50% - 90px);
    top: calc(50% - 130px);
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  .about-content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-desc {
    max-width: 600px;
  }
  .stats-panel {
    margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
  }
  .about-showcase {
    height: 500px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  header {
    height: 80px;
  }
  nav {
    display: none; /* Mobile menu can be added later, keep simple first */
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    padding: 16px 24px;
  }
  .btn-secondary {
    padding: 16px 24px;
  }
  /* Simplify floating layout for mobile so it fits the screen */
  .celeb-card {
    position: relative !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    margin: 10px;
  }
  .cards-viewport, .about-viewport {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    height: auto;
    perspective: none;
    transform-style: flat;
  }
  .hero-showcase, .about-showcase {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .stage-base {
    display: none;
  }
  .logo-card {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
  }
  .metrics-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
    justify-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }
  .metric-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .metric-card-item {
    width: auto;
    min-width: 150px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Highlights Section Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .highlights {
    padding: 6rem 0;
  }
  .highlights-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  .carousel-3d-container {
    height: 440px;
    max-width: 90%;
  }
  .highlight-card {
    width: 190px;
    height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .highlights {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }
  .highlights-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .highlights-desc {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .carousel-3d-container {
    height: auto;
    perspective: none;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .carousel-3d-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 20px 2rem 40px 2rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
  }
  .carousel-3d-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
  }
  .highlight-card {
    position: relative !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 310px;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    filter: none !important;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    -webkit-box-reflect: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  }
  .carousel-arrow {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .video-modal-container {
    width: 95%;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .video-modal-close {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   College Partners Section & Infinite Slider
   ========================================================================== */

.college-partners {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.partners-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partners-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.partners-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.slider-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.slider-wrapper::before,
.slider-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 15%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-dark), transparent);
}

.slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-dark), transparent);
}

.logo-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
}

.logo-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo-item {
  width: 160px;
  height: 90px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.7);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
}

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

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

.row-left-to-right {
  animation: slide-left 30s linear infinite;
}

.row-right-to-left {
  animation: slide-right 30s linear infinite;
}

.logo-slider-track:hover .logo-slider-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer 5 Column Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #000000;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-purple);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo .tree-text {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
  transform: translateY(5px);
}

.footer-brand .logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-socials a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-purple);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-socials i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-links a i {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.footer-contact-info .contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-info .icon-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-info .icon-circle i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-info .contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-contact-info .primary-text {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-info .sub-text {
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Subscribe Section */
.subscribe-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #090514; /* very dark purple */
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.subscribe-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.subscribe-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
}

.subscribe-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.subscribe-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.subscribe-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  width: 450px;
}

.subscribe-form input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}

.subscribe-form input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
}

.btn-subscribe {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7b2cbf 0%, #9d4edd 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-subscribe i {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9d4edd 0%, #c77dff 100%);
}

.footer-bottom.border-top {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.heart-icon {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--accent-purple);
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
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.about-card-mid-left,
.about-card-mid-right,
.about-card-top-center {
    width: 165px;
    height: 235px;
}

.about-card-top-center {
    left: calc(50% - 82px);
    top: -2%;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 15px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(5deg);
    animation: float-center 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: -1.0s;
    z-index: 4;
}

.about-card-mid-left {
    left: 2%;
    top: 40%;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 12px) rotateY(20deg) rotateX(2deg);
    animation: float-mid-left 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: -2.5s;
}

.about-card-mid-right {
    right: 2%;
    top: 40%;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 12px) rotateY(-20deg) rotateX(2deg);
    animation: float-mid-right 7.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    animation-delay: -0.3s;
}

@keyframes float-mid-left {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 10px, 12px) rotateY(20deg) rotateX(2deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 15px) rotateY(15deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}

@keyframes float-mid-right {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, -10px, 12px) rotateY(-20deg) rotateX(2deg); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(0, 10px, 15px) rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(-2deg); }
}
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/* Video Grid Styles */
.video-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  aspect-ratio: 9/16; /* Portrait ratio for reels/events typically */
  background: var(--bg-card);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.video-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-border);
}

.highlight-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Force Footer to be solid black */
.footer, .footer::before, .footer::after {
    background-image: none !important;
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    background: #000000 !important;
}