/* Creator Meet 2026 - Premium Dark Theme */

:root {
    --bg-color: #000000;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --text-gray: #cccccc;
    --accent-gold: #D4AF37;
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --font-heading: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-body: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

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

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

p {
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-gray);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Preloader */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #000;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    width: 300px;
}

.loader-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.progress-bar-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: #222;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--text-white);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.progress-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-gray);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* INTRO SCREEN */
.intro-screen {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 50;
    animation: introFadeOut 2s ease 2.5s forwards;
}

.intro-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    color: #ff0000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    animation: introTextIn 1.5s ease forwards;
}/* Heading Style */
.timer-heading {
    /* Poppins font family apply kar di hai */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; 
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800; /* Extra Bold look ke liye */
    letter-spacing: 2px; /* Poppins par 2px zyada clean lagta hai */
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

@keyframes introFadeOut {
    to {
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
    }
}

/* =============================
   LOCAL CREATORS SECTION
============================= */
.local-creators {
    padding: 100px 8%;
    background: #0f111a;
    color: #fff;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.creator-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Card */
.creator-card {
    background: #0f111a;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.creator-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Text below image */
.creator-info {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-align: left;
}

.creator-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    color: #fff;
}

.creator-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Hover */
.creator-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.creator-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .creator-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 cards per row */
        gap: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .creator-card {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .creator-card img {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .creator-info h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .creator-info p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}




/* SCROLL INDICATOR */
/* Scroll Indicator Container */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hidden state */
.scroll-indicator.hide {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
}


/* Mouse Shape */
.mouse {
    width: 28px;
    height: 45px;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Scroll Wheel */
.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scrollWheel 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Text */
.scroll-indicator p {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Wheel Animation */
@keyframes scrollWheel {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, 15px);
    }
}

/* Bounce Animation */
@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
    }
}


@keyframes scrollAnim {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(15px); opacity: 0; }
}/* --- Global Container Styles --- */
.scroll-container, .scroll-section-2 {
    height: 600vh;
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
}

.sticky-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

canvas {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Story Overlays Layer --- */
.story-overlays {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* --- Base Stage Styling --- */
.stage {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -40%); /* Subtle vertical entrance */
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    padding: 0 5%;
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- Typography Fixes --- */
.stage h2 {
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.stage-4 h2 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}


.stage .main-title {
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* --- Specific Stage Alignments --- */

/* Stage 1: Center (Default) */
.stage-1 { text-align: center; }

/* Stage 2: Right Side */
.stage-2 {
    left: auto;
    right: 5%;
    transform: translate(50px, -50%);
    text-align: right;
    width: 50%;
}
.stage-2.active {
    transform: translate(0, -50%);
}

/* Stage 3: Left Side */
.stage-3 {
    left: 5%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translate(-50px, -50%);
    text-align: left;
    width: 50%;
}
.stage-3.active {
    transform: translate(0, -50%);
}

/* Stage 4 & 5: Center Bold & Zoom Effect */
.stage-4, .stage-5 {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.stage-4 .main-title, 
.stage-5 h2,h1 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 1.5s ease, opacity 1s ease;
}

.stage-4.active .main-title, 
.stage-5.active h2 {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Special styling for Stage 5 to make it look like a final movement */
.stage-5 h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.video-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.video-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
}

.video-overlay h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
    animation: textReveal 1.5s ease forwards;
    text-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

@keyframes textReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}
.bg-video {
    animation: slowZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    }
}

/* ===============================
   ANGLED GUEST SECTION
=================================*/
.angled-guest-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0f0f0f;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guest-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.guest-heading h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.guest-heading p {
    color: #aaa;
}

/* WRAPPER */
.angled-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    height: 450px;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* CARD */
.angled-card {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* IMAGE */
.angled-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.angled-card:hover {
    flex: 1.8;
}

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

/* OVERLAY */
.angled-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85), transparent);
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

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

.angled-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #ffd700;
}

.angled-overlay p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ddd;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .angled-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
    }

    .angled-card {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .angled-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}
.video-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -1;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* Dark overlay */
}
.paper-timer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.time-box {
    background: rgb(255, 234, 0);
    color: black;
    padding: 25px 35px;   /* Bigger */
    border-radius: 12px;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.number {
    font-size: 48px;      /* 🔥 Bigger on desktop */
    font-weight: 900;
}

.time-box small {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.creator-card {
    background: #0f111a;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.creator-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .paper-timer {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .time-box {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        min-width: 70px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .number {
        font-size: 22px;   /* 🔥 Smaller on mobile */
    }

    .time-box small {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
}

/* Text below image */
.creator-info {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-align: left;
}

.creator-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    color: #fff;
}

.creator-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #aaa;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Hover */
.creator-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.creator-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: 0.4s ease;
}


/* ===============================
   GUEST HEADING
=================================*/

.guest-heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.guest-heading h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38c7ff, #0008ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Underline Glow Effect */
.guest-heading h2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -15px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000, #ffffff);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 153, 255, 0.6);
}

.guest-heading p {
    margin-top: 30px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #2deeff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* timeline */
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background: #000;
    color: white;
}

/* Section */
.roadmap-section {
    height: 600vh; /* Scroll length badha di hai smooth feeling ke liye */
    position: relative;
    background: #000;
}

.roadmap-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-point {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between; /* Number top par, Text bottom par */
    padding: 80px 20px; /* Top aur Bottom se thoda gap */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Zoom-out effect start */
}

.roadmap-point.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1); /* Smooth zoom-in to normal */
}

/* Background Image styling */
.roadmap-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
}

.roadmap-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Image screen ko full cover karegi */
    filter: brightness(0.5); /* Text readable banane ke liye dark filter */
}

/* Number Circle (Top) */
.circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ff00dd; /* Yellow Color as per your image */
    color: #000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242, 255, 0, 0.487);
    z-index: 10;
}
.pre-title{
    text-align: center;
}
.main-roadmap-title{
    text-align: center;
}
/* Content Area (Bottom) */
.roadmap-content {
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.roadmap-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f6ff00;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.roadmap-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.stats-section {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.stats-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    height: 120px;              /* 🔥 height fixed 100–150px */
    background: #0073ff;
    border-radius: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.stat-box h2 {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
        padding: 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .stat-box h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}
/* ---------------- RESET ---------------- */

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

body{
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background:#000;
}

/* ---------------- HERO SECTION ---------------- */

.hero-section{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    width:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:0 8%;
    color:#fff;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* ---------------- VIDEO ---------------- */

.bg-video{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index:0;
    filter:none; /* 100% visible */
}

/* ---------------- PAPER TEXTURE ---------------- */

.paper-texture{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity:0.15;
    mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:1;
}

/* ---------------- BACKGROUND TARGET ---------------- */

.bg-target{
    position:absolute;
    right:-5%;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:65vh;
    height:65vh;
    opacity:0.08;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:2;
}

.circle-outer,
.circle-inner{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}

.circle-outer{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    border:30px solid #fff;
}

.circle-inner{
    width:60%;
    height:60%;
    border:15px solid #fff;
}

.crosshair-vertical{
    position:absolute;
    width:8px;
    height:120%;
    background:#fff;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}

.crosshair-horizontal{
    position:absolute;
    width:120%;
    height:8px;
    background:#fff;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}

/* ---------------- CONTENT ---------------- */

.content-wrapper{
    position:relative;
    z-index:10;
    max-width:850px;
}

/* ---------------- LOGO ---------------- */

.logo-container{
    width:170px;
    margin-bottom:2.5rem;
}

.logo-container img{
    width:100%;
}

/* ---------------- TYPOGRAPHY ---------------- */

h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5.5rem);
    line-height:1;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:-2px;
    text-shadow:0 5px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.highlight{
    color:#ffdd00;
    text-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0);
}

.hero-subtext{
    margin-top:30px;
    font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);
    line-height:1.6;
    max-width:600px;
    text-shadow:0 3px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .hero-section{
        padding:80px 6%;
    }

    .bg-target{
        right:-40%;
        width:90vw;
        height:90vw;
        opacity:0.05;
    }

    .logo-container{
        width:130px;
    }
}


/* ===============================
   TICKET SECTION
=================================*/

.tickets-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000, #111111);
    text-align: center;
}

.tickets-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.tickets-subtitle {
    color: #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

/* GRID */
.tickets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.ticket-card {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.ticket-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: #0095ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

/* FEATURED CARD */
.ticket-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid #0095ff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ticket-card .badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #0095ff;
    color: #000;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* PRICE */
.price {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 20px 0;
    color: #FFD700;
}

/* FEATURES */
.ticket-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
}

.ticket-card ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ccc;
}

/* BUTTON */
.ticket-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border: 1px solid #0095ff;
    color: #0095ff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ticket-btn:hover {
    background: #ff0000;
    color: #000;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ticket-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }
}
/* ===============================
   RED EVENT FOOTER
=================================*/

.event-footer {
    position: relative;
    height: 650px;          /* FIXED HEIGHT */
    min-height: 600px;
    max-height: 700px;
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0044ff70,#d4ff0077);
    color: #ff0000;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Layout */
.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
 
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #ff0000;
    font-size: 2rem;
}
.footer-content p {
    color: rgb(13, 0, 255);
}

/* ===============================
   BIG CCON TEXT
=================================*/
.event-footer{
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,#0b2a6b,#1c4b5f,#5f7a00);
    padding: 120px 0 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-content{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:flex-start;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

.footer-content h3{
    color:#ff2b2b;
    font-size:22px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.footer-content p{
    color:#d7e2ff;
    margin:6px 0;
    font-size:16px;
}

/* BIG BACKGROUND TEXT */
.footer-bg-text{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:-20px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    
    font-size:180px;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:14px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    pointer-events:none;

    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgb(0, 102, 255),
        rgba(0, 97, 243, 0.925),
        rgba(0, 174, 255, 0.87)
    );

    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;

    opacity:0.35;
}
.event-footer{
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #eaf3ff 40%,
        #cfe4ff 100%
    );
    padding: 120px 0 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-content h3{
    color:#0b4bff;
    font-size:22px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.footer-content p{
    color:#2c3e50;
    margin:6px 0;
    font-size:16px;
}

/* subtle glow animation */
.footer-bg-text{
    animation:cconGlow 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cconGlow{
    from{
        opacity:0.18;
        transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1);
    }
    to{
        opacity:0.28;
        transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* ===============================
   RESPONSIVE
=================================*/

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .event-footer {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 600px;
    }

    .footer-bg-text {
        font-size: 100px;
        bottom: 0;
    }
}

/* ACTIVE STATE */
.roadmap-point.active .roadmap-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.roadmap-point.active .circle {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    background: #ea00ff;
}

/* Content Sections */
.content-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    background: var(--bg-color);
}
/* ===============================
   SCROLL HINT (RIGHT SIDE)
=================================*/

.scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    right: 40px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 50;
    animation: floatArrow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-text {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFD700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Arrow Shape */
.arrow {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-right: 3px solid #FFD700;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #FFD700;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes floatArrow {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(0); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-hint {
        right: 15px;
    }

    .scroll-text {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}


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

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Grids */
.grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}
/* ===============================
   DIGITAL PARTNERS SECTION
=================================*/

.partners-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #f2f2f2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    color: #222;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* MARQUEE WRAPPER */
.partners-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.partners-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 80px;
}

/* LOGOS */
.partners-track img {
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.partners-track img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* LEFT TO RIGHT */
.marquee-left .partners-track {
    animation: scrollLeft 25s linear infinite;
}

/* RIGHT TO LEFT */
.marquee-right .partners-track {
    animation: scrollRight 25s linear infinite;
}

/* ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes scrollLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

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

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .partners-track {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .partners-track img {
        height: 40px;
    }

}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--text-white);
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

/* Speaker Card specific */
.speaker-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: #222;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.role {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.partners-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #f2f2f2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* CONFETTI LAYER */
.partners-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, #ff5f6d 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle, #ffc371 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle, #6a82fb 2px, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle, #00c9ff 2px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 120px 120px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    animation: confettiFloat 18s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}
.partners-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255,215,0,0.25), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(255,105,180,0.25), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(0,201,255,0.25), transparent 40%);
    animation: glowMove 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes glowMove {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
}
.partners-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* BALLOON CONTAINER */
.balloons {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.balloons span {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -150px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 50px;
    background: red;
    border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%;
    animation: floatBalloon 12s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Different positions & colors */
.balloons span:nth-child(1) {
    left: 10%;
    background: #ff4d6d;
    animation-duration: 10s;
}
.balloons span:nth-child(2) {
    left: 30%;
    background: #002aff;
    animation-duration: 14s;
}
.balloons span:nth-child(3) {
    left: 50%;
    background: #ff9500;
    animation-duration: 12s;
}
.balloons span:nth-child(4) {
    left: 70%;
    background: #00c8ff;
    animation-duration: 15s;
}
.balloons span:nth-child(5) {
    left: 90%;
    background: #ff0008;
    animation-duration: 11s;
}

@keyframes floatBalloon {
    from {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateY(-110vh);
    }
}

/* CONTENT ABOVE CONFETTI */
.partners-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* CONFETTI MOTION */
@keyframes confettiFloat {
    from {
        background-position: 0 0;
    }
    to {
        background-position: 0 600px;
    }
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.timeline-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -49px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    border: 2px solid var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.time {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* CTA */
.cta-section {
    padding: 150px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #111 0%, #000 70%);
}

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

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--text-white);
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--bg-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    padding: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: #666;
}
/* Common background for all stages */
.stage::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); /* dark overlay */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Padding & max width so it looks like a panel */
.stage {
    padding: 60px 70px;
    max-width: 900px;
}

/* Mobile Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stage h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .scroll-container {
        height: 400vh;
        /* Keep it long */
    }

    .story-overlays {
        align-items: flex-end;
        /* Bottom align text on mobile */
        padding-bottom: 100px;
    }

    .grid-3,
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}