/* ====== BASE RESET ====== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

body {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ====== LOCAL POPPINS FONT IMPORT (Optimized .woff2) ====== */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Poppins';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Regular.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Poppins';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Medium.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Poppins';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-SemiBold.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Poppins';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Poppins/Poppins-Bold.woff2') format('woff2');
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
}


/* ====== GLOBAL FONT USAGE ====== */
* {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}


/* ====== PRELOADER ====== */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.sk-rotating-plane {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  animation: sk-rotatePlane 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes sk-rotatePlane {
  0% {
    transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180.1deg) rotateY(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: perspective(120px) rotateX(-180deg) rotateY(-179.9deg);
  }
}

/* ====== HEADER ====== */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  color: #f8f9fa;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
}

.col-1,
.col-2,
.col-3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.col-1 {
  flex: 0 0 120px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.col-2 {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: white;
}

.col-2 p {
  font-size: 1em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: white;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.col-2 .title {
  font-size: 1.2em;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.col-3 {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 45px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.logo-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ====== HAMBURGER ICON FIX ====== */
#hamburger {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#hamburger img,
#hamburger svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: invert(1); /* makes dark SVG appear white on dark header */
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

#hamburger:hover img,
#hamburger:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* For Font Awesome option */
#hamburger i {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: white;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

#hamburger:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ====== NAVIGATION ====== */
.header-main nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.header-main nav ul.show {
  max-height: 500px;
}

nav ul li {
  padding: 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

nav ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #f8f9fa;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

nav ul li a:hover {
  color: #00BFFF;
}

.new {
  font-size: 0.8em;
  color: #ff5e5e;
}

/* ====== DESKTOP NAV ====== */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  #hamburger {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-main nav ul {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    max-height: none;
  }

  nav ul li {
    padding: 10px 15px;
  }

  #aicte-logo-mb {
    display: none;
  }
  #aicte-logo-lg {
    margin-right: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ====== MOBILE HEADER ====== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .header-top {
    padding: 8px 15px;
  }

  .col-1 {
    flex: 0 0 50px;
  }

  .logo-stack {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 40px;
  }

  .col-2 p {
    font-size: 0.65em;
  }

  .col-2 .title {
    font-size: 0.85em;
  }

  .col-3 {
    margin: 0 8px;
  }

  #aicte-logo-lg {
    display: none;
  }
  #aicte-logo-mb {
    display: block;
  }

  #hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ====== MAIN CONTENT ====== */
main {
  padding-top: 120px;
  min-height: 80vh;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

/* ====== FOOTER ====== */
footer {
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  color: #f8f9fa;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

footer p {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

footer .socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

footer .socials img {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

#chrome-logo { scale: 2; }

/* ====== HOME SECTION ====== */
.home-section {
  background-image: url('../assets/images/hero.jpg'); 
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.inner-home {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 90%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ===== Marquee ===== */
.marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin: 20px 0;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: marquee 18s linear infinite;
}

.bottom-marquee {
  animation-direction: reverse;
}

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

.marquee-content a {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid orange;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 1rem);
}

.marquee-content a:hover {
  background: orange;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Content ===== */
.home-content {
  padding: 1rem;
}

.home-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.home-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.home-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 8px 0;
}

#text-red {
  color: red;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.home-buttons {
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.btn {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  background-color: #111;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn:hover {
  background-color: #00BFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-danger {
  background-color: #d9534f;
}

.btn-danger:hover {
  background-color: #c9302c;
}

/* ===== Responsive breakpoints ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .inner-home {
    width: 95%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .home-section {
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }

  .home-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .inner-home {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .marquee-content a {
    border-width: 1.5px;
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  .home-content h1 {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .home-buttons {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}

/* ====== OVERVIEW SECTION ====== */
.overview-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 60px 5% 0 5%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.overview-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.overview-text p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #333;
  text-align: justify;
}

.overview-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  scale: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.overview-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ===== Responsive Layout ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .overview-text {
    order: 2;
  }

  .overview-image {
    order: 1;
  }

  .overview-text h2 {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .overview-text p {
    text-align: justify;
  }

  .overview-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .overview-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .overview-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .overview-image img {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
}

/* ====== RESEARCH DOMAINS SECTION (CARD STYLE) ====== */
.parallax-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  padding: 80px 5%;
}

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

.parallax-section .row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.parallax-section .col {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 20px;
}

.image-col img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.text-col h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  color: #004aad;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.text-col h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Container for all domain cards */
.PS {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.overview-p { font-weight: normal;}

/* Each domain card */
.domain-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-top: 5px solid #004aad;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Hover lift effect */
.domain-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Domain title */
.domain-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004aad;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Subtopics section */
.subtopic {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.subtopic h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Bullet list */
.subtopic ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin-left: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.subtopic ul li {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ===== Responsive Layout ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .PS {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .PS {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ====== JOURNAL PUBLICATION SECTION ====== */
.journal-section {
  padding: 60px 5%;
}

.journal-section .container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.journal-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004aad;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.journal-card {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; /* soft boundary for structure */
}

.journal-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.download-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ===== Button Styling ===== */
.download-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  background-color: #d9534f;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.download-btn:hover {
  background-color: #c9302c;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .journal-card {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .journal-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .journal-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .download-btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 10px 20px;
  }
}


/* ====== IMPORTANT DATES SECTION ====== */
.important-dates-section {
  background: #1a1a1a; 
  padding: 80px 5%;
  text-align: center;
  color: #f5f5f5;
}

.important-dates-section .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section Title */
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Dates Grid */
.dates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  justify-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Date Card */
.date-card {
  background: #333; /* slightly lighter dark for contrast */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: #e2e2e2;
}

.date-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.date-card i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #00b4ff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.date-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.date-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #cccccc;
}

/* Conference Date */
.conference-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 40px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.conference-title span {
  color: orange;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .date-card {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .date-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .date-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .date-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

.date-card .icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  filter: invert(48%) sepia(85%) saturate(4043%) hue-rotate(186deg) brightness(95%) contrast(92%);
}

/* ===== Registration Section (Soft Tone) ===== */
.registration-section {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 80px 5%;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.8); /* subtle blue tint */
}

.section-header p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Accordion Container */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Question */
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.05); /* soft blue tint */
  color: #222;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
}

.faq-question i {
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question.active i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-question h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Answer Section */
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Table */
.table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.table th,
.table td {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

.table th {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
  color: #333;
}

/* Info + Warning Boxes */
.info-box,
.warning-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.info-box {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.08);
  color: #003070;
}

.warning-box {
  background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1);
  color: #8a6d3b;
}

/* Copy Button */
.copy-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.08);
  color: #003070;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-question {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .faq-question h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .table th,
  .table td {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ===== Registration Section (SVG + Soft Colors) ===== */
.registration-section {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.8);
}

.section-header p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* FAQ Card */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.05);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
}

.faq-question h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #222;
  margin: 0;
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Icons */
.icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-small {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question .icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Tables */
.table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.table th,
.table td {
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 8px;
  text-align: center;
}

.table th {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
  color: #333;
}

/* Info + Warning Boxes */
.info-box,
.warning-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.info-box {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.08);
  color: #003070;
}

.warning-box {
  background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.1);
  color: #7a5a10;
}

/* Copy Button */
.copy-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.08);
  color: #003070;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-question {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .faq-question h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .table th,
  .table td {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.faq-answer ul,
.faq-answer ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* ===== COMMITTEE SECTION ===== */
.committee-section {
  background: #f9f9f9;
  padding: 70px 5%;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===== Section Title ===== */
.section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* ===== Tabs ===== */
.committee-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.committee-tabs li {
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.committee-tabs li:hover {
  background: #f0f0f0;
}

.committee-tabs li.active {
  background: #111;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #111;
}

/* ===== Members Grid ===== */
.committee-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
}

/* ===== Member Card (Compact) ===== */
.committee-member {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 14px 12px; /* reduced padding */
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.committee-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.member-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* smaller text */
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.member-role {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== Responsive Tweaks ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .committee-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .committee-tabs li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .committee-member {
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }

  .member-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .member-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .committee-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ===== ABOUT SVCE SECTION ===== */
.about-section {
  background-image: url('../assets/images/about-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 120px 5%;
  color: #f8f9fa;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.about-section .container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-section .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-section p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* ===== ABOUT DEPARTMENT SECTION ===== */
.about-dept-section {
  padding: 60px 5%;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  color: #000;
}

.about-dept-section .container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-text h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #000;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #000;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Image */
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }

  .about-dept-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }

  .about-text h3 {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ===== GENERAL CONTAINER ===== */
.container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

/* ===== REGISTRATION SECTION ===== */
.register-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: none; /* no bg color */
  text-align: center;
}

.register-inner h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.register-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.register-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.register-btn:hover {
  background: #333;
}

/* ===== CONTACT SECTION ===== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 60px 5%;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.contact-info {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.contact-info a {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-info a:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .register-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .register-inner h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .register-btn {
    width: 90%;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .contact-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-info {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ===== SPONSORS SECTION ===== */
.sponsors-section {
  background: none;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}

.sponsors-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sponsors-logo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.sponsors-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 250px; 
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  scale: 0.85;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.sponsors-logo img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(25%);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sponsors-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .sponsors-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .sponsors-logo img {
    max-width: 200px; 
  }
}