/* ========================================================
   GYANODAYA - CORE DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLING
   Indian TV Quiz Show Aesthetics: Illuminated Sapphire, Royal Blue & Gold
   ======================================================== */

:root {
    /* 30% Lighter, Illuminated TV Studio Backgrounds */
    --bg-space: #141c38;
    --bg-navy: #1a254d;
    --bg-stage: #22326b;
    --card-bg: rgba(28, 44, 98, 0.88);
    --card-bg-hover: rgba(36, 56, 122, 0.94);
    --card-border: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
    --card-border-glow: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    
    /* Radiant Gold Palette */
    --gold-main: #ffd700;
    --gold-bright: #fff066;
    --gold-dark: #b45309;
    --gold-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff385 0%, #ffd700 48%, #d97706 100%);
    --gold-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    
    /* Illuminated Broadcast Neons */
    --cyan-glow: #38bdf8;
    --cyan-bright: #7dd3fc;
    --cyan-neon: #00f0ff;
    --cyan-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    
    --purple-glow: #a855f7;
    --purple-dark: #6b21a8;
    
    /* High-contrast Crisp Typography */
    --text-pure: #ffffff;
    --text-light: #f8fafc;
    --text-muted: #cbd5e1;
    --text-gold: #fde047;
    
    --success: #10b981;
    --danger: #ef4444;
    --warning: #f59e0b;
    
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 26px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;
    
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
    --shadow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    --shadow-card: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    --shadow-elevated: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-space);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% -5%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 28%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.28) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 8% 65%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 65%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #121a36 0%, #18234c 50%, #121a36 100%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text-light);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-pure);
}

/* Hindi Devanagari typography support */
.hindi-text, 
[lang="hi"] h1, [lang="hi"] h2, [lang="hi"] h3, [lang="hi"] h4, [lang="hi"] h5, [lang="hi"] h6,
[lang="hi"] .question-text-box, [lang="hi"] .option-text {
    font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
}

.font-display {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.font-hindi {
    font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
}

.gold-text {
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cyan-text {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Container */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1480px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 14px;
    }
}

/* Navigation Bar (30% Lighter Illuminated Sapphire) */
.navbar {
    background: rgba(22, 34, 76, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 78px;
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-brand:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4));
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold-main);
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Language Switcher Badge */
.lang-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan-glow);
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
    color: #0d1636;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--cyan-glow);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* User Profile Badge */
.user-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.user-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
}

.user-avatar-sm {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-main);
}

.user-name-sm {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0b1330;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: #050a1c;
}

/* 3D High-impact Hot Seat Golden Shimmer Button */
.btn-gold-3d {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff59d 0%, #ffd700 40%, #f59e0b 80%, #b45309 100%);
    color: #0a112c;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 0 #92400e,
        0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-gold-3d:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 0 #92400e,
        0 18px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.85);
}

.btn-gold-3d:active {
    transform: translateY(4px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 0 #92400e,
        0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Shimmer Animation sweep */
.btn-shimmer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: btnShimmer 3.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes btnShimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    25%, 100% { left: 160%; }
}

.btn-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #0284c7 60%, #0369a1 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-cyan:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-main);
    color: var(--gold-main);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-danger {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #b91c1c 100%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

/* Glassmorphic Cards (30% Lighter, Illuminated Sapphire) */
.card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.card-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Form Styles (30% Lighter Navy Inputs) */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    background: rgba(18, 28, 64, 0.88);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    background: rgba(24, 38, 86, 0.96);
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ffd700' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 18px;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

/* Alerts */
.alert {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.alert-danger {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--danger);
    color: #fecaca;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.alert-success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--success);
    color: #a7f3d0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* ========================================================
   LANDING PAGE ARCHITECTURE & MODERN TV BROADCAST LAYOUT
   ======================================================== */

/* Live Broadcast Pill */
.live-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
    color: #fecaca;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ef4444;
    animation: livePulse 1.4s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Asymmetrical Hero Split Grid */
.hero-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 0 60px;
}

/* Hero Typography */
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-subtitle-hi {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 42px);
    font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-lead {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Acharya Vikram Wisdom Quote Card */
.quote-card {
    background: rgba(24, 38, 86, 0.7);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-main);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.quote-card em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.quote-card cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Broadcast Live Stats Bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat-chip {
    background: rgba(24, 38, 86, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 12px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.stat-chip:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
    background: rgba(30, 48, 108, 0.8);
}

.stat-chip-number {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.stat-chip-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 3D Interactive Hot Seat Studio Card (Right Column) */
.studio-showcase-card {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(38, 58, 128, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 30, 70, 0.95) 90%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25),
        inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating Stage Ring */
.stage-rings-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2) 0%, rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15) 40%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Studio Host Presentation Container */
.host-stage-circle {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.host-portrait-lg {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--gold-main);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 50px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
    background: #141c38;
}

.host-name-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0b1330;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 4px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Floating Live Badges around Host */
.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(18, 28, 68, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: floatAnim 3s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.floating-badge-top-left {
    top: 10px;
    left: 0;
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.floating-badge-top-right {
    top: 10px;
    right: 0;
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    animation-delay: -1.5s;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* Realistic Hot Seat Question & Options Showcase Preview */
.studio-question-card {
    background: rgba(16, 26, 62, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.studio-question-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0b1330;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.studio-question-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.studio-options-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
}

.studio-option-pill {
    background: rgba(24, 38, 86, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.studio-option-pill.locked-demo {
    border-color: #ffd700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #92400e 0%, #b45309 60%, #92400e 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    animation: studioPulse 1.2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes studioPulse {
    from { transform: scale(1.0); }
    to { transform: scale(1.02); filter: brightness(1.2); }
}

.studio-option-letter {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0b1330;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Studio Lifelines Preview Mini Bar */
.studio-lifelines-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mini-lifeline {
    background: rgba(24, 38, 86, 0.9);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan-glow);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

/* ========================================================
   SECTION: 15-LEVEL PRIZE LADDER MILESTONES SHOWCASE
   ======================================================== */
.ladder-journey-section {
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.section-headline {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-headline h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 38px);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-headline p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Milestone Stepper Path */
.milestones-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.milestone-stage-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.milestone-stage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
}

.milestone-stage-card.highlight-padav {
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(45, 68, 145, 0.9) 0%, rgba(24, 38, 88, 0.9) 100%);
}

.milestone-icon-bubble {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.milestone-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tag-gold {
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0a112c;
}

.tag-cyan {
    background: var(--cyan-grad);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tag-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================================
   SECTION: BENTO GRID FEATURES
   ======================================================== */
.bento-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.bento-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 26px 22px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
    background: var(--card-bg-hover);
}

.bento-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bento-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.bento-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    flex: 1;
}

/* ========================================================
   SECTION: 3-STEP "HOW TO PLAY"
   ======================================================== */
.steps-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.step-box {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
}

.step-number-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.step-badge {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-grad);
    color: #0a112c;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ========================================================
   SECTION: HALL OF FAME PODIUM CARDS
   ======================================================== */
.champions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.champion-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.champion-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-main);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
}

.champion-rank-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-main);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.champion-avatar {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold-main);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    margin: 8px auto 14px;
}

.champion-name {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.champion-class {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.champion-prize {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.champion-level-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Call To Action Studio Banner */
.cta-studio-banner {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(45, 68, 148, 0.95) 0%, rgba(22, 34, 76, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 60px 0 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Footer (30% Lighter Illuminated Sapphire) */
.footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: #0f1730;
    border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
    padding: 36px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
    
    .bento-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .milestones-track {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .steps-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hero-stats-bar {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .bento-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    
    .btn-gold-3d {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}
