/* ==========================================================================
   SAKTHI HACKATHON 2.0 — MASTER THEME STYLESHEET
   Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology (MCET)
   Student Research Council - Innovation Nexus
   Palette: Energetic Orange & Pure Crisp White (#EA580C, #FF6B00, #FFFFFF)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary-orange: #EA580C;
  --primary-hover: #C2410C;
  --orange-accent: #FF6B00;
  --orange-light: #FFF7ED;
  --orange-glow: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18);
  --orange-subtle: #FFEDD5;

  --bg-page: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #FFFDFB;

  --text-main: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-orange: #FDBA74;

  --badge-selected-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --badge-selected-text: #059669;
  --badge-rejected-bg: #FEF2F2;
  --badge-rejected-text: #DC2626;
  --badge-pending-bg: #FFFBEB;
  --badge-pending-text: #D97706;
  --badge-review-bg: #EFF6FF;
  --badge-review-text: #2563EB;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* Base resets & typography */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 68px !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.brand-font {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Custom Navbar - Permanently Fixed on Top */
.navbar-sakthi {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 68px !important;
  z-index: 1030 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-logos-wrapper {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-header-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-logo-mcet {
  max-height: 42px;
}

.brand-logo-src {
  max-height: 48px;
}

.brand-logo-divider {
  width: 2px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--primary-orange), transparent);
  opacity: 0.45;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.navbar-sakthi .navbar-brand {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navbar-sakthi .navbar-collapse {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .navbar-nav {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.15rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .nav-item {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .nav-link {
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .navbar-sakthi .navbar-nav {
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  background: transparent;
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Problem Statements Nav Link - Touch & Hover Orange Underline */
.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps {
  position: relative !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-orange) !important;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease-in-out, opacity 0.22s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps:hover::after,
.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps:focus::after,
.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps:active::after,
.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.navbar-sakthi .nav-link-ps:hover {
  color: var(--primary-orange) !important;
}

.navbar-sakthi .btn-sakthi-outline,
.navbar-sakthi .btn-sakthi-primary {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  padding: 0.42rem 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   USER NAVIGATION DRAWER & LOGGED-IN NAVBAR SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.btn-drawer-trigger {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-drawer-trigger:hover {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  border-color: var(--border-orange);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.user-avatar-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C, #D97706);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================
   AUTHENTICATED DASHBOARD LAYOUT & LEFT SIDEBAR SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.sakthi-dashboard-layout {
  display: flex;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 68px);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Sidebar: Desktop (>= 992px) - Visible on LEFT side by default and permanently FIXED */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sakthi-sidebar {
    width: 275px !important;
    min-width: 275px;
    max-width: 275px;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 68px !important;
    /* Height of the sticky navbar */
    left: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    height: calc(100vh - 68px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 2px 0 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    z-index: 1020 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .sakthi-content-wrapper {
    margin-left: 275px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 275px) !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body {
    overflow-y: auto;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* Custom Clean Scrollbar for Sidebar */
  .sakthi-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar,
  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #CBD5E1;
  }
}

/* Sidebar: Mobile & Tablet (< 992px) - Offcanvas Drawer on LEFT */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sakthi-sidebar.offcanvas-lg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 310px;
    max-width: 85vw;
    z-index: 1050;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease-in-out;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 10px 0 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar.offcanvas-lg.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .sakthi-sidebar .sakthi-sidebar-body {
    height: calc(100vh - 65px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
}

.sakthi-content-wrapper {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

.drawer-user-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7ED 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-orange);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.drawer-avatar-lg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C, #F59E0B);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.drawer-nav-section-title {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94A3B8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.drawer-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #1E293B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.drawer-nav-link i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  width: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-nav-link:hover {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.drawer-nav-link:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.drawer-nav-link.active {
  background: #FFF7ED;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-orange);
}

.drawer-logout-btn {
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.drawer-logout-btn:hover {
  background: #DC2626 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================
   FRONT BASE PAGE (HOME HERO SECTION - EXACT DESIGN MATCH)
   ========================================================== */
.home-hero-section {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 65% 45%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.05) 50%, transparent 75%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 48px 48px, 48px 48px;
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* Background Cyber Running Code Streams */
.hero-bg-code-matrix {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Animated Grid Laser Scanline */
.grid-glow-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) 30%, #FFB703 50%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.4);
  animation: gridLaserScan 8s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

/* Floating & Scrolling Code Stream Rows */
.code-stream {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  font-family: 'Fira Code', 'Courier New', Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  user-select: none;
}

.code-stream span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.stream-1 {
  top: 8%;
  left: 0;
  color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22);
  animation: codeScrollLeft 28s linear infinite;
}

.stream-2 {
  top: 32%;
  right: 0;
  color: rgba(71, 85, 105, 0.18);
  animation: codeScrollRight 34s linear infinite;
}

.stream-3 {
  top: 65%;
  left: 0;
  color: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.2);
  animation: codeScrollLeft 32s linear infinite;
}

.stream-4 {
  top: 88%;
  right: 0;
  color: rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.22);
  animation: codeScrollRight 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes codeScrollLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes codeScrollRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(50%); }
}

@keyframes gridLaserScan {
  0% { top: -2%; opacity: 0; }
  15% { opacity: 0.8; }
  85% { opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { top: 102%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ENLARGED HERO BANNER ARTWORK & GLITTER SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.home-hero-art-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Ambient Radial Aura Glow */
.hero-art-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 95%;
  height: 95%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.28) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.16) 45%, rgba(254, 215, 170, 0.05) 70%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(32px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-vel-radial-light {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18) 50%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: velCorePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes velCorePulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.25); opacity: 0.95; }
}

/* Orange Hero Action Buttons */
.btn-hero-action,
a.btn-sakthi-primary.btn-hero-action {
  background-color: #EA580C !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EA580C 0%, #FF7A00 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.btn-hero-action:hover,
a.btn-sakthi-primary.btn-hero-action:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2410C 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.55) !important;
}

.btn-hero-action i {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-hero-login {
  background-color: #FFF7ED !important;
  background: #FFF7ED !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
  border: 2px solid #EA580C !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.75rem !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
}

.btn-hero-login:hover {
  background-color: #EA580C !important;
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #EA580C !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-hero-login:hover i {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-hero-browse {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.2rem !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
}

.btn-hero-browse:hover,
.btn-hero-browse:focus,
.btn-hero-browse:active {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Enlarged Hero Golden Vel Illustration */
.home-hero-art-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-height: 720px !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 48px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.26)) drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09));
  animation: heroIllustrationFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.home-hero-art-wrapper:hover .home-hero-art-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 56px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35)) drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
}

/* 10 Animated Glitter Sparkle Elements */
.hero-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 230, 0, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.75));
}

.hero-sparkle i {
  display: block;
}

.sparkle-1 {
  top: 3%;
  left: 48%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #FFE600;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2s ease-in-out infinite, glitterFloat1 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-2 {
  top: 24%;
  left: 10%;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FF7A00;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.6s ease-in-out 0.3s infinite, glitterFloat2 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-3 {
  top: 25%;
  right: 10%;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #FFB703;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.3s ease-in-out 0.6s infinite, glitterFloat1 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-4 {
  top: 44%;
  right: 6%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #EA580C;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.8s ease-in-out 0.9s infinite, glitterFloat2 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-5 {
  top: 48%;
  left: 8%;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFC300;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.5s ease-in-out 0.4s infinite, glitterFloat1 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-6 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 48%;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #FFE600;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.2s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite, glitterFloat2 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-7 {
  top: 10%;
  left: 38%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFB703;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 3s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite, glitterFloat1 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-8 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 36%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FF9E00;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.7s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite, glitterFloat2 4.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-9 {
  top: 36%;
  left: 49%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #FFF275;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.1s ease-in-out 1.8s infinite, glitterFloat1 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-10 {
  bottom: 30%;
  right: 22%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FF7A00;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.9s ease-in-out 1.1s infinite, glitterFloat2 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Keyframes */
@keyframes heroIllustrationFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes heroGlowPulse {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); opacity: 0.95; }
}

@keyframes glitterTwinkle {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.3) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.4));
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 230, 0, 1)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.85));
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.3) rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.4));
  }
}

@keyframes glitterFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; }
  50% { margin-top: -8px; margin-left: 4px; }
}

@keyframes glitterFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; }
  50% { margin-top: 6px; margin-left: -5px; }
}

/* Breakpoint-Specific Sizing */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 750px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1399.98px) and (min-width: 1200px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 680px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 560px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .home-hero-art-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 480px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 360px !important;
  }
  .hero-sparkle {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .code-stream {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

.home-hero-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-hero-dash {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.home-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.home-hero-title .title-dark {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.home-hero-title .title-orange {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
}

.home-hero-subbrand {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-hero-lead {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.btn-hero-action {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-action:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
}

.btn-hero-login {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-hero-login:hover {
  background: var(--orange-light);
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-browse {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.2rem !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.btn-hero-browse:hover,
.btn-hero-browse:focus,
.btn-hero-browse:active {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #EA580C !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO BANNER ARTWORK & GLITTER ANIMATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.home-hero-art-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem;
}

/* Ambient Radial Aura Glow */
.hero-art-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.22) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.12) 45%, rgba(254, 215, 170, 0.04) 70%, transparent 80%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(28px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlowPulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Hero Art Image with Smooth Floating Motion */
.home-hero-art-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-height: 520px;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.18)) drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
  animation: heroIllustrationFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.home-hero-art-wrapper:hover .home-hero-art-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 22px 42px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.26)) drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

/* Glitter & Sparkle Elements */
.hero-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFB703;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.6));
}

.hero-sparkle i {
  display: block;
}

/* Specific Sparkle Positions across the Trident & Gear Nodes */
.sparkle-1 {
  top: 4%;
  left: 48%;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #FFE600;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.2s ease-in-out infinite, glitterFloat1 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-2 {
  top: 26%;
  left: 12%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FF7A00;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.8s ease-in-out 0.4s infinite, glitterFloat2 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-3 {
  top: 28%;
  right: 12%;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FFB703;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite, glitterFloat1 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-4 {
  top: 46%;
  right: 8%;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #EA580C;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 3s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite, glitterFloat2 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-5 {
  top: 50%;
  left: 10%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #FFC300;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.6s ease-in-out 0.6s infinite, glitterFloat1 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sparkle-6 {
  bottom: 22%;
  left: 47%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFE600;
  animation: glitterTwinkle 2.4s ease-in-out 1.6s infinite, glitterFloat2 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Keyframes for Glitter & Floating Animations */
@keyframes heroIllustrationFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0.35deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

@keyframes heroGlowPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}

@keyframes glitterTwinkle {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.35) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.4));
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7));
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0.35) rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0.2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(255, 183, 3, 0.4));
  }
}

@keyframes glitterFloat1 {
  0%, 100% {
    margin-top: 0px;
    margin-left: 0px;
  }
  50% {
    margin-top: -6px;
    margin-left: 3px;
  }
}

@keyframes glitterFloat2 {
  0%, 100% {
    margin-top: 0px;
    margin-left: 0px;
  }
  50% {
    margin-top: 5px;
    margin-left: -4px;
  }
}

/* Responsive Art Sizing across Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 440px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .home-hero-art-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .home-hero-art-img {
    max-height: 290px;
  }
  .hero-sparkle {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
}


.home-metrics-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.metric-icon-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .border-end-lg {
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .home-metrics-card {
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .metric-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .home-metrics-card {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .metric-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  }
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.home-hero-subbar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .home-hero-subbar {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* Legacy Hero Pill */
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--orange-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-orange);
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Custom Buttons */
.btn-sakthi-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-orange);
  border-color: var(--primary-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-sakthi-primary:hover,
.btn-sakthi-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-sakthi-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-orange);
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-sakthi-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--orange-light);
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Cards */
.sakthi-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sakthi-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-orange);
}

.card-title-orange {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Status Badges */
.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.status-selected,
.status-verified,
.status-checked_in {
  background: var(--badge-selected-bg);
  color: var(--badge-selected-text);
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.status-rejected {
  background: var(--badge-rejected-bg);
  color: var(--badge-rejected-text);
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

.status-pending,
.status-submitted,
.status-proof_submitted {
  background: var(--badge-pending-bg);
  color: var(--badge-pending-text);
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
}

.status-under_review,
.status-under_verification {
  background: var(--badge-review-bg);
  color: var(--badge-review-text);
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.status-locked {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

/* Progress Stepper */
.stepper-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stepper-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 90px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stepper-item::before {
  position: absolute;
  content: '';
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  width: 100%;
  top: 18px;
  left: -50%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stepper-item:first-child::before {
  content: none;
}

.stepper-item .step-counter {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.stepper-item.completed .step-counter {
  background: #10B981;
  border-color: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stepper-item.completed::before {
  border-color: #10B981;
}

.stepper-item.current .step-counter {
  background: var(--primary-orange);
  border-color: var(--primary-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--orange-glow);
}

.stepper-item.rejected .step-counter {
  background: #EF4444;
  border-color: #EF4444;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stepper-item .step-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stepper-item.current .step-name {
  color: var(--primary-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Prize Card Highlights */
.prize-card-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid #FCD34D;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prize-card-1::after {
  content: '★ 1st PRIZE';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: -25px;
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 28px;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.prize-card-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.prize-card-3 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7ED 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid #FDBA74;
}

/* Responsive Table */
.sakthi-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.sakthi-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.sakthi-table td {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.sakthi-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #FFFDF9;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-DEVICE & MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS SYSTEM
   Breakpoints:
   - Extra Small / Mobile: <= 575.98px
   - Small / Phablet:      576px - 767.98px
   - Medium / Tablet:      768px - 991.98px
   - Large / Laptop:       992px - 1199.98px
   - Extra Large:          >= 1200px
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Touch & Overflow Polish */
html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Fluid Images & Media */
img,
svg,
video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Responsive Table Wrapper */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Mobile Touch Targets */
.btn,
.nav-link,
.dropdown-item {
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* ── Tablet & Below (<= 991.98px) ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-section::before {
    display: none;
    /* remove large decorative circle causing overflow */
  }

  .sakthi-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  /* Reset sticky elements on mobile to prevent overlap */
  .position-sticky {
    position: static !important;
  }
}

/* ── Phablet & Mobile (<= 767.98px) ─────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  /* Prevent iOS zoom on input focus */
  input[type="text"],
  input[type="email"],
  input[type="password"],
  input[type="number"],
  input[type="tel"],
  input[type="url"],
  select,
  textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Fluid Headings */
  h1,
  .h1 {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  h2,
  .h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  h3,
  .h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  h4,
  .h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .display-4 {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Polish */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Cards */
  .sakthi-card {
    padding: 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  /* Stepper on Mobile: horizontal scrollable with subtle indicator */
  .stepper-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #fdba74 #fff7ed;
  }

  .stepper-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
  }

  .stepper-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #fff7ed;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .stepper-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #fdba74;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }

  .stepper-item {
    flex: 0 0 85px;
    min-width: 85px;
  }

  .stepper-item .step-counter {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .stepper-item .step-name {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .stepper-item::before {
    top: 16px;
  }

  /* Navbar Mobile Menu Polish */
  .navbar-sakthi .navbar-collapse {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--orange-light);
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .nav-link {
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .navbar-sakthi .navbar-nav {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* Footer on Mobile */
  .footer-sakthi {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-sakthi .d-flex.gap-3 {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ── Small Mobile (<= 575.98px) ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }

  /* Brand Header in Navbar */
  .brand-header-img {
    max-height: 32px;
  }

  .brand-logo-mcet {
    max-height: 28px;
  }

  .brand-logo-src {
    max-height: 32px;
  }

  .brand-logo-divider {
    height: 24px;
  }

  .brand-logos-wrapper {
    gap: 6px !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Full-Width Buttons for high conversion */
  .btn-mobile-full {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .btn-sakthi-primary,
  .btn-sakthi-outline {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  /* Modals on Small Screens */
  .modal-dialog {
    margin: 0.75rem auto;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 1.5rem) !important;
  }

  /* Prize Ribbon */
  .prize-card-1::after {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 2px 22px;
    top: 10px;
    right: -28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENHANCED INSTITUTIONAL 4-COLUMN FOOTER (EXACT MATCH TO DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-sakthi {
  background: #EA580C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-text-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Bulleted Navigation List exactly as shown in screenshot */
.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: disc !important;
  list-style-type: disc !important;
  padding-left: 1.2rem !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.38rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li {
  list-style: disc !important;
  list-style-type: disc !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.footer-nav-list li::marker {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 1;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 0.18rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Social Media Outline Circles exactly as shown in screenshot */
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-copyright {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 0 0.15rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER RESPONSIVE UI/UX SYSTEM (Mobile, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop PC)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Touch-friendly inputs & buttons */
.form-control, .form-select, .input-group-text {
  min-height: 44px;
}
.btn {
  min-height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-sm {
  min-height: 36px;
}

/* Responsive Table Wrapper */
.table-responsive {
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* --- Mobile Phones (< 576px) --- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  body {
    padding-top: 62px !important;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
  }
  
  .navbar-sakthi {
    height: 62px !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-mcet, .brand-logo-src {
    height: 28px !important;
  }

  .sakthi-card {
    padding: 1.15rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .container, .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 0.85rem !important;
    padding-right: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  h1, .h1 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.85rem) !important; }
  h2, .h2 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 4.5vw, 1.6rem) !important; }
  h3, .h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 4vw, 1.4rem) !important; }

  /* Auth forms on mobile */
  .auth-section {
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- Tablets (576px – 991.98px) --- */
@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
  body {
    padding-top: 66px !important;
  }

  .sakthi-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .brand-logo-mcet, .brand-logo-src {
    height: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* --- Laptops & Desktops (≥ 992px) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .sakthi-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}