:root {
    --primary-blue: #0f172a;
    --accent-gold: #FFD700;
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
}

:root {
    --prestige-silver: #e2e8f0;
    --prestige-charcoal: #0f172a;
    --prestige-cream: #f8fafc;
}

/* =======================================
   BRIGHT & FASHIONABLE PRESTIGE UI
   ======================================= */
.prestige-hero {
    min-height: 85vh;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #1e293b 0%, #020617 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 5%;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/pinstriped-suit.png');
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.prestige-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scouter-name {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 5.5rem);
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.scouter-tagline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-highlights {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.stat-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}

.gold-text { color: var(--accent-gold); margin-right: 8px; }

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.crown-btn {
    padding: 20px 45px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: 0.4s;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.crown-btn.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
}

.crown-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,215,0,0.5);
}

/* REDUCED BRIGHTNESS / ANTIQUE REFINEMENT */
.prestige-white-section {
    background: #fdf6e3; /* Sophisticated Champagne / Antique Linen */
    padding: 120px 5%;
    position: relative;
    color: #020617;
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/handmade-paper.png'); /* Subtle Stationery Texture */
}

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

.section-badge {
    color: #b45309; /* Deep Gold / Bronze */
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.dark-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #020617;
}

.section-description {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ANTIQUE CARDS */
.modern-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.modern-card {
    padding: 60px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    transition: 0.5s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.card-blue { background: #0f172a; }
.card-gold { background: #92400e; } /* Deeper, richer gold */
.card-dark { background: #020617; }

.modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.card-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.modern-card h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.modern-card p { opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 30px; line-height: 1.6; flex-grow: 1; color: #f8fafc; }
.card-link { font-weight: 800; color: #FFD700; font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scouter-name { font-size: 3rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .crown-btn { width: 100%; }
    .dark-text { font-size: 2.2rem; }
}



    /* =======================================
   SRM PRESTIGE (OLD MONEY LUXURY)
   ======================================= */

.serif-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.luxury-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.luxury-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/pinstriped-suit.png');
    opacity: 0.03;
    animation: slowRotate 100s linear infinite;
}

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

.prestige-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    max-width: 900px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.silver-glow {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--prestige-silver);
}

.fade-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.fade-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.luxury-btn {
    padding: 18px 45px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: 0.5s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.luxury-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: black;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Default Light Mode Variables */
:root {
    --theme-bg: #f8fafc; 
    --theme-text: #0f172a;
    --theme-card: #ffffff;
    --theme-border: #e2e8f0;
    --theme-nav: #0f172a;
}

body.dark-mode {
    --theme-bg: #0f172a; 
    --theme-text: #f8fafc;
    --theme-card: #1e293b;
    --theme-border: #334155;
    --theme-nav: #020617;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--theme-bg) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    color: var(--theme-text) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease, color var(--transition-speed) ease;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding-top: 125px; /* Space for larger fixed navbar */
    padding-bottom: 50px; /* Space for fixed ticker (lower third) */
}


/* =======================================
   PROFESSIONAL NAVIGATION BAR
   ======================================= */
.custom-navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--theme-nav) !important;
    padding: 15px 5%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    z-index: 10000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 15px;
}

.brand-img {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 320px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-cart, .nav-toggle-btn {
    color: white !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: none !important; /* Force no background */
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: 0.3s;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.nav-cart:hover, .nav-toggle-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* HIDDEN DROPDOWN (ONLY SHOWS ON CLICK) */
#srm-nav-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 40px;
    background: #0f172a;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
    min-width: 240px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    z-index: 10000; /* Extremely High on Top */
}

#srm-nav-dropdown.active {
    display: flex;
}

#srm-nav-dropdown a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

#srm-nav-dropdown a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 30px;
}


/* =======================================
   CLEAN & ATTRACTIVE UI COMPONENTS
   ======================================= */
h1, h2 {
    color: var(--theme-text);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section {
    padding: 80px 10%;
}

.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), #1e293b);
    color: white !important;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 5%;
    border-radius: 0 0 50px 50px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero h1 {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

.grid, .card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.modern-card, .card {
    background: var(--theme-card) !important;
    color: var(--theme-text) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--theme-border) !important;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    padding: 25px;
}

.modern-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.modern-card img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    width: 100%;
}

.price-tag {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

button {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

button:hover {
    background: #e6c300;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* TOAST NOTIFICATION */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: 30px;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 100000;
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

.toast-notification.show {
    bottom: 30px;
}

/* =======================================
   GALLERY & MEDIA GRID
   ======================================= */
#gallery-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 30px 5%;
}

.gallery-card {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--theme-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.gallery-card.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px; /* Uniform height for clean grid */
    object-fit: cover;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* =======================================
   CAMPUS STORIES (FORMERLY GOSSIP)
   ======================================= */
.story-card {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border: 3px solid transparent; 
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    -webkit-background-clip: padding-box;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}


.story-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px; right: -5px; bottom: -5px; left: -5px;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFD700, #ff0077, #7000ff, #00d2ff);
    background-size: 400%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    animation: story-glow 10s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes story-glow {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) rotate(1deg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

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

.story-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--theme-border);
}

.story-content {
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--theme-card);
}

.story-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #FFD700, #ff8c00);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}


.story-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--theme-text);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.trending-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: #ff0055;
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px #ff0055;
    animation: flash-red 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes flash-red {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.glitter-text {
    background-image: linear-gradient(to left, #FFD700, #ff00ea, #ffffff, #FFD700);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    color: #000;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shine 2s linear infinite;
}


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


/* =======================================
   CONTACT & BOOKING STYLES
   ======================================= */
.contact-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
    padding: 100px 5%;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 0 0 50px 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.contact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-card {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--theme-border);
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* =======================================
   INSPIRATION HUB (DEVOTIONALS)
   ======================================= */
.inspiration-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 0 5% 100px;
}

.inspiration-card {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border-radius: 35px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.inspiration-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.inspiration-card h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.inspiration-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--theme-text);
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.voice-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-border);
}

.voice-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7000ff, #ff0077);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(112, 0, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.voice-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(112, 0, 255, 0.5);
}

.stop-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #ff4444;
    color: #ff4444;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.stop-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* =======================================
   MERCHANDISE STOREFRONT
   ======================================= */
.merch-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 20px 5% 120px;
}

.merch-card {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--theme-border);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.merch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.merch-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

.merch-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.6s;
}

.merch-card:hover .merch-img-container img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.merch-info {
    padding: 20px 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.merch-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--theme-text);
}

.merch-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--theme-text);
}

.merch-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--theme-border);
}

.merch-price {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.add-btn {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.add-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: black;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* =======================================
   VINTAGE GALLERY (POLAROID VIBES)
   ======================================= */
#gallery-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 50px;
    padding: 60px 10% 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 239, 213, 0.05) 0%, rgba(2, 6, 23, 1) 100%);
}

.polaroid-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 15px 15px 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-radius: 4px; /* Classic sharp polaroid feel */
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: rotate(-1deg);
}

.polaroid-card:nth-child(even) {
    transform: rotate(2deg);
}

.polaroid-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(0deg);
    z-index: 50;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.polaroid-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.polaroid-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: sepia(0.3) contrast(1.1);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.polaroid-card:hover .polaroid-img-container img {
    filter: sepia(0);
}

.polaroid-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-family: 'Handlee', 'Poppins', cursive; /* Optional: cursive font if available */
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
}

/* =======================================
   EVENTS HUB (VINTAGE POSTER VIBES)
   ======================================= */
.event-poster {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 8px solid white; /* Classic polaroid/poster frame */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    position: relative;
    transition: 0.5s;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.event-poster:hover {
    transform: rotate(1deg) scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.event-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.9) grayscale(0.2);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.event-poster:hover .event-img {
    filter: none;
}

.event-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: black;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    z-index: 10;
}

.event-info {
    padding: 20px 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.event-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--theme-text);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.event-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vintage-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/pinstriped-suit.png'); /* Subtle film grain */
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
}





.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: left;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid var(--theme-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--theme-text);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    outline: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.booking-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,215,0,0.1), rgba(112,0,255,0.1));
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 2px;
}

.booking-inner {
    background: var(--theme-card);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px;
}

.map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 5px solid var(--theme-border);
    filter: grayscale(0.5);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

/* =======================================
   FOOTER TICKER (LOWER THIRD)
   ======================================= */
.ticker {
    background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.9); /* Slightly transparent deepest blue */
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 10px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    z-index: 10000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* Premium glass effect */
}

.ticker-text {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: ticker-animation 30s linear infinite;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

/* =======================================
   REFINED LUXURY & DIVINE GAZETTE
   ======================================= */
.pop-reveal {
    opacity: 1; /* FAIL-SAFE: Always visible */
    transform: scale(0.98) translateY(10px);
    transition: 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.pop-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.05));
}


.luxury-section {
    padding: 120px 10%;
    margin: 40px auto;
    border-radius: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05);
}

.gazette-card {
    background: #fdf6e3; /* Soft parchment color */
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    border: 1px solid #dcd3b6;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), inset 0 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.gazette-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px; left: -10px; right: -10px; bottom: -10px;
    border: 1px solid #dcd3b6;
    z-index: -1;
}

.gazette-title {
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #1a1a1a;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.gazette-body {
    line-height: 1.8;
    column-count: 1; /* Standard bible/manifesto look */
    column-gap: 40px;
    text-align: justify;
}

.torn-edge {
    -webkit-mask-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/asfalt-dark.png');
    mask-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/asfalt-dark.png');
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .section { padding: 40px 5%; }
    #srm-nav-dropdown { right: 5%; left: 5%; width: 90%; }
}

/* =======================================
   KABABA CHATBOT & SRM ANIMATIONS
   ======================================= */
/* Fading & Bouncing SRM Title */
.srm-animated-title {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 7rem);
}
.srm-letter {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: bounceFade 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.srm-letter:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.srm-letter:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.srm-letter:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }

@keyframes bounceFade {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        opacity: 1;
        color: var(--accent-gold);
        text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,215,0,0.8);
    }
}

/* KABABA CHATBOT UI */
/* KABABA CHATBOT 3.0 - ANIMATED MENTOR */
#kababa-chatbot {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10000;
}

#kababa-trigger {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    width: 120px; height: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
    transition: 0.5s;
    overflow: visible;
    animation: kababa-walk 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

#kababa-trigger:hover { transform: scale(1.1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5)); }

#kababa-trigger img { 
    width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: contain; transition: 0.3s;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Removes white background in light mode */
    filter: contrast(1.1);
}

.kababa-talk { animation: kababa-talk 0.3s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important; }
.kababa-jump { animation: kababa-jump 0.5s ease-out !important; }
.kababa-animating { filter: brightness(1.2) contrast(1.1); }

@keyframes kababa-walk {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
}

@keyframes kababa-talk {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg); }
}

@keyframes kababa-jump {
    0% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
    30% { transform: scale(0.9, 1.1) translateY(-30px); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1, 0.9) translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

#kababa-chat-window {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 0;
    width: 320px;
    height: 450px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    transform-origin: bottom right;
}
#kababa-chat-window.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.kababa-header {
    background: var(--prestige-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.kababa-avatar-small {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}
.kababa-close {
    margin-left: auto;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
#kababa-messages {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 15px;
    background: #fdf6e3;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.k-msg {
    max-width: 80%;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}
.k-bot {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #0f172a;
    align-self: flex-start;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 2px;
}
.k-user {
    background: var(--prestige-blue);
    color: #FFD700;
    align-self: flex-end;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 2px;
}
.kababa-input {
    display: flex;
    padding: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.kababa-input input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    outline: none;
}
.kababa-input button {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border: none;
    color: #000;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-left: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: bold;
}