/* ---------- GLOBAL STYLES – FRESH THEME #1e4891 & #249c8d ---------- */
        :root {
            --primary-navy: #1e4891;        /* deep navy blue – primary base */
            --secondary-teal: #249c8d;       /* vibrant teal – accent */
            --teal-light: #4fc3b2;           /* lighter teal for gradients */
            --deep-charcoal: #0f2a44;        /* dark variant for depth */
            --white: #ffffff;
            --off-white: #f0f9fc;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 30px rgba(30,72,145,0.15);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 40px rgba(30,72,145,0.2);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px rgba(30,72,145,0.25);
            --shadow-teal: 0 15px 35px rgba(36,156,141,0.3);
            --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e4891, #163a73, #1e4891);
            --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a1e38, #1e4891, #195779);
            --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(145deg, #249c8d, #1b7a6e);
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background: var(--primary-navy);
            color: #1e4891;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* PREMIUM HEADING FONT - CINZEL DECORATIVE */
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, 
        .section-title, .logo-text, .hero h1, 
        .welcome-title, .committee-name, .countdown-num {
            font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .container {
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 30;
        }

        /* ---------- NAVIGATION (GLASS MORPHISM) – UPDATED THEME ---------- */
        .navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.7rem 2rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 1000;
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            background: #fafbff;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 0.3rem 2rem;
            background: #f5f8ff;
        }

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .logo i {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(36,156,141,0.5));
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .logo:hover i {
            transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(36,156,141,0.8));
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2.2rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            color: #249c8d;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            transition: 0.3s;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover:after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-btn {
            background: var(--gradient-accent);
            color: var(--white) !important;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(36,156,141,0.3);
            transition: all 0.4s !important;
        }

        .nav-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(36,156,141,0.6);
        }

        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* ---------- HERO WITH PARTICLES.JS – LINE CONNECTED NETWORK ---------- */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
            background: var(--gradient-dark);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* particles.js canvas container – MORE LINE PARTICLES (DENSITY INCREASED) */
        #particles-js {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 5;
            pointer-events: none; 
        }

        .hero-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 30;
        }

        .hero-left {
            animation: fadeInLeft 1s ease;
        }

        .pulse-rate-container {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            border: 1px solid rgba(36,156,141,0.3);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .pulse-rate-container:hover {
            border-color: var(--secondary-teal);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .pulse-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            animation: pulseBeat 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(36,156,141,0.5));
        }

        .pulse-text h3 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
        }

        .pulse-text p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        }

        .pulse-wave {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
        }

        .wave-bar {
            width: 8px;
            height: 35px;
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            border-radius: 8px;
            animation: waveJump 1s ease-in-out infinite;
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(36,156,141,0.5);
        }

        .wave-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; height: 50px; }
        .wave-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; height: 65px; }
        .wave-bar:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; height: 50px; }
        .wave-bar:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.8s; height: 35px; }

        @keyframes pulseBeat {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
        }

        @keyframes waveJump {
            0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.8); opacity: 0.7; }
            50% { transform: scaleY(1.4); opacity: 1; }
        }

        .conference-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.1);
            padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            color: var(--teal-light);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-size: 5rem;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--white);
            text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .hero h1 span {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            position: relative;
        }

        .hero h1 span:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 12px;
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.3);
            z-index: -1;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .hero-date-location {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .hero-date-location i {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
        }

        .hero-tagline {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--teal-light);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            padding-left: 1.2rem;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .countdown {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            margin: 2rem 0;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .countdown-item {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            min-width: 95px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: all 0.4s;
        }

        .countdown-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.05);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--teal-light);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .countdown-num {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .countdown-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        }

        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.5s;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn:before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .btn:hover:before {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--gradient-accent);
            color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(36,156,141,0.4);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(36,156,141,0.6);
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            color: #1e4891;
            border: 2px solid var(--secondary-teal);
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-8px);
        }

        /* Hero Right - Brain Video */
        .hero-right {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .brain-image-container {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 520px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            perspective: 1200px;
        }
        .brain-image-container::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            width: 80%;
            height: 80%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(36,156,141,0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
            filter: blur(50px);
            z-index: 0;
            animation: glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        .brain-video {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            border-radius: 30px;
            object-fit: cover;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 40px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
            animation: floatBrain 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes floatBrain {
            0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-25px); }
        }
        @keyframes glowPulse {
            0%,100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1); }
        }

        .btn-outline.hero-btn {
            background: transparent;
            color: #fff;
            border: 2px solid var(--secondary-teal);
        }
        
        /* ---------- WELCOME SECTION (NAVY & TEAL) ---------- */
        .welcome-section {
            padding: 5rem 0;
            background: #f5f8ff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .welcome-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .welcome-title {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            color: #1e4891;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .welcome-title:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -12px;
            left: 0;
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .welcome-title:hover:after {
            width: 150px;
            background: var(--teal-light);
        }

        .welcome-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--teal-light);
            margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
        }

        .welcome-text {
            color: #0f2a44;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .welcome-highlight {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.2rem;
            margin: 2rem 0;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            border-left: 6px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .welcome-highlight:hover {
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.2);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .welcome-image{
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 360px;
            margin: auto;
        }
        
        .welcome-brain{
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .welcome-img{
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 320px;
            display: block;
            margin: auto;
            border-radius: 18px;
        }

        /* ---------- SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM (PRIMARY NAVY) ---------- */
        .section {
            padding: 5rem 0;
            background: var(--gradient-primary);
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-title:after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -12px;
            left: 0;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .section-title:hover:after {
            width: 120px;
            background: var(--teal-light);
        }

        .cards-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }

        .card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
            border-radius: 28px;
            transition: all 0.5s;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
        }

        .card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .card i {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            transition: 0.5s;
        }

        .card:hover i {
            transform: scale(1.3) rotate(8deg);
            color: var(--teal-light);
        }

        .card h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: #f5f8ff;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .card p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
        }

        /* ---------- INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE (WITH DUMMY IMAGES) ---------- */
        .committee-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }

        .committee-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 28px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: 0.5s;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .committee-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        /* REPLACED ICON WITH ACTUAL IMAGE – using dummy link */
        .committee-avatar {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
            background: #e0e9f5;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            border: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.5s;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .committee-avatar img {
            width: 120%;
            height: 120%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

        .committee-card:hover .committee-avatar {
            border-color: var(--teal-light);
            transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
            box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(36,156,141,0.6);
        }

        .committee-name {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: #1e4891;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .committee-title {
            color: var(--teal-light);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* ---------- REGISTRATION SECTION (DARK NAVY) ---------- */
        .registration-section {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-navy), #0f2a44);
        }

        .registration-table {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 2.5rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(36,156,141,0.2);
            border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.5s;
            overflow-x: auto;
        }

        .registration-table:hover {
            border-bottom: 5px solid var(--teal-light);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        table {
            width: 100%;
            border-collapse: collapse;
        }

        th {
            padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
            text-align: left;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-teal);
        }

        td {
            padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
        }

        tr:hover td {
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.15);
        }

        /* ---------- VENUE SECTION ---------- */
        .venue-section {
            background: white;
            padding: 5rem 0;
        }

        .venue-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }

        .venue-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            padding: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 32px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-bottom: 5px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.5s;
            border-bottom: 5px solid var(--teal-light);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .venue-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
        }

        .venue-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 200px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e4891, #249c8d);
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .venue-image i {
            font-size: 5rem;
            color: #1e4891;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        .venue-map {
            width: 100%;
            height: 250px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .map-placeholder {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
        }

        .map-placeholder i {
            font-size: 4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* ---------- EXPLORE KAKINADA (TEAL ACCENTS) ---------- */
        .explore-section {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--primary-navy), var(--deep-charcoal));
            padding: 5rem 0;
        }

        .destination-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }

        .destination-card {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-radius: 28px;
            padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: 0.5s;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #1e4891;
            display: block;
        }

        .destination-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
        }

        .destination-image {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e4891, #249c8d);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            transition: 0.5s;
        }

        .destination-card:hover .destination-image {
            border-color: var(--teal-light);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .destination-image i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: #1e4891;
        }

        .destination-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .destination-card p {
            color: var(--teal-light);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .wiki-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 50px;
            background: rgba(36,156,141,0.1);
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .wiki-link:hover {
            background: var(--secondary-teal);
            color: #1e4891;
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .wiki-link i {
            transition: 0.4s;
        }

        .wiki-link:hover i {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* ---------- FOOTER – ALIGNED EXACTLY AS IMAGE + CONFERENCE MANAGER SECTION ---------- */
        .footer {
            background: #0a1b2b;
            padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        /* Column 1 – Conference title & details (exactly as image) */
        .footer-conference h3 {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-family: 'Cinzel Decorative', cursive;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }

        .footer-conference p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .footer-conference i {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            margin-right: 0.5rem;
        }

        .footer-conference .email {
            margin-top: 0.8rem;
        }

        /* Column 2 – Quick Links (exactly as image) */
        .footer-links h4 {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

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

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
            transition: 0.3s;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

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

        /* Column 3 – Conference Manager (replaced Follow Us) */
        .footer-manager h4 {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        .manager-details {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.8rem;
        }

        .manager-item {
            display: ;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .manager-item i {
            color: var(--secondary-teal);
            width: 20px;
            margin-top: 3px;
        }

        .manager-item span {
            flex: 1;
        }

        /* Footer bottom – copyright (exactly as image) */
        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(36,156,141,0.3);
            margin-top: 2.5rem;
            padding-top: 1.8rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-bottom p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* Responsive footer – mobile/tablet */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }
        }

        /* ---------- PERFECT MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS (RETAINED) ---------- */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 4.2rem; }
            .destination-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
            .hero-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
            .hero-tagline { border-left: none; border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-teal); padding-left: 0; padding-top: 1rem; }
            .countdown { justify-content: center; }
            .pulse-rate-container { justify-content: center; }
            .welcome-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
            .welcome-title:after { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
            .venue-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .nav-links.active { display: flex !important; }
            .hamburger { display: block; }
            .navbar { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; }
            .destination-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .container { width: 95%; }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
            .hero-tagline { font-size: 1.2rem; }
            .countdown-item { min-width: 80px; }
            .countdown-num { font-size: 2rem; }
            .section-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
            .pulse-rate-container { flex-direction: column; padding: 1.5rem; }
            .destination-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
            .welcome-title {font-size: 1.6rem;}
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; }
            .hero-date-location { font-size: 1.1rem; }
            .countdown-item { min-width: 70px; padding: 0.8rem; }
            .countdown-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
            .btn { padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem; }
            .destination-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .destination-image { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
            .countdown { gap: 0.6rem; }
            .countdown-item { min-width: 65px; padding: 0.6rem; }
            .countdown-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
            .section-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
            .pulse-text h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
            .pulse-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .venue-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 380px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; }
            .countdown-item { min-width: 60px; padding: 0.5rem; }
            .countdown-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
            .countdown-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
            .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 320px) {
            .hero h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
            .countdown-item { min-width: 55px; padding: 0.4rem; }
            .countdown-num { font-size: 1.2rem; }
        }

        /* ===== MOBILE NAV FIX ===== */
        @media (max-width: 900px){
            .navbar{
                padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
            }
            .hamburger{
                display:block;
                position:absolute;
                right:20px;
                top:22px;
                z-index:1200;
            }
            .nav-links{
                position:fixed;
                top:70px;
                left:0;
                width:100%;
                background:rgba(15,42,68,0.98);
                backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
                flex-direction:column;
                align-items:center;
                padding:2rem 0;
                gap:1.5rem;
                display:none;
                z-index:1100;
                border-top:2px solid var(--secondary-teal);
            }
            .nav-links.active{
                display:flex;
            }
        }
        /* ===== REGISTRATION TABLE SCROLL ===== */
        .registration-table{
            overflow-x:auto;
        }
        .registration-table table{
            min-width:700px;
        }
        
        .venue-image{
    width:100%;
    height:220px;
    border-radius:20px;
    margin:1.5rem 0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.venue-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:0.5s ease;
}

.venue-card:hover .venue-image img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
}