/* ==========================================================================
   Metro Rail Conference 2027 — Main stylesheet
   Stack: Bootstrap 5.3 + Bootstrap Icons + Poppins
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --mrc-navy-950: #010101;
  --mrc-navy-900: #0b0d12;
  --mrc-navy-800: #1a2035;
  --mrc-navy-700: #2b3a6b;
  --mrc-blue: #3a549f;
  --mrc-blue-soft: #eaeef8;
  --mrc-orange: #3a549f; /* primary (name kept for compatibility) */
  --mrc-accent: #e51c23; /* red accent, used sparingly */
  --mrc-primary-light: #8fa3db;
  --mrc-orange-soft: #eaeef8;
  --mrc-green: #010101;
  --mrc-purple: #6d82c4;
  --mrc-red: #a3121a;
  --mrc-teal: #22346a;
  --mrc-success: #3a549f; /* ticks & confirmations use brand blue */
  --mrc-ink: #010101;
  --mrc-muted: #545b6e;
  --mrc-line: #e4e7ef;
  --mrc-bg: #f5f6fa;
  --mrc-white: #ffffff;

  --mrc-radius: 1.25rem;
  --mrc-radius-sm: .75rem;
  --mrc-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(1, 1, 1, .18);
  --mrc-shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(1, 1, 1, .35);
  --mrc-ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);

  /* Fluid type scale (360px → 1400px) */
  --fs-xs: clamp(.75rem, .72rem + .12vw, .82rem);
  --fs-sm: clamp(.86rem, .83rem + .15vw, .95rem);
  --fs-base: clamp(.95rem, .91rem + .2vw, 1.05rem);
  --fs-lg: clamp(1.05rem, .98rem + .35vw, 1.25rem);
  --fs-h4: clamp(1.1rem, 1rem + .5vw, 1.4rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.3rem, 1.1rem + .9vw, 1.9rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.7rem, 1.3rem + 1.8vw, 2.9rem);
  --fs-display: clamp(2.3rem, 1.4rem + 4.2vw, 5rem);
  --fs-stat: clamp(1.9rem, 1.4rem + 2.2vw, 3.2rem);

  --bs-body-font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --bs-primary: var(--mrc-blue);
  --bs-primary-rgb: 58, 84, 159;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 84px; }

body {
  font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mrc-ink);
  background: var(--mrc-white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
p { color: var(--mrc-muted); }
a { color: var(--mrc-blue); text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s var(--mrc-ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
::selection { background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; }

.section { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 3rem + 4vw, 7rem); position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: var(--mrc-bg); }
.section-dark { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; }
.section-dark p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }

/* ---------- Section headings ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mrc-orange);
  margin-bottom: .9rem;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 28px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: currentColor;
}
.section-title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.section-title .hl { color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.section-dark .section-title .hl { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.lead-text { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.source-note { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: #8a8f9c; font-style: italic; margin-top: 2rem; }
.section-dark .source-note { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { font-weight: 600; border-radius: 50rem; padding: .8rem 1.6rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); transition: all .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.btn-mrc {
  background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; border: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(58, 84, 159, .8);
}
.btn-mrc:hover, .btn-mrc:focus { background: #2d4382; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -12px rgba(58, 84, 159, .9); }
.btn-mrc-blue { background: var(--mrc-blue); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.btn-mrc-blue:hover { background: #2d4382; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); color: #fff; background: transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: #fff; background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-navy-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn i { transition: transform .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.btn:hover i.bi-arrow-right, .btn:hover i.bi-arrow-up-right { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Navbar
   ========================================================================== */
.mrc-nav {
  padding-block: 1rem;
  transition: background .35s var(--mrc-ease), padding .35s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.mrc-nav .navbar-brand img { height: 46px; width: auto; transition: height .35s var(--mrc-ease); }
.mrc-nav .brand-fallback { color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.mrc-nav .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: .5rem .85rem !important; position: relative;
}
.mrc-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: .85rem; right: .85rem; bottom: .2rem; height: 2px;
  background: var(--mrc-orange); border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.mrc-nav .nav-link:hover, .mrc-nav .nav-link.active { color: #fff; }
.mrc-nav .nav-link:hover::after, .mrc-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.mrc-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(1, 1, 1, .92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding-block: .55rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}
.mrc-nav.scrolled .navbar-brand img { height: 38px; }
.mrc-nav .navbar-toggler { border: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; padding: .2rem .4rem; }
.mrc-nav .navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .mrc-nav .navbar-collapse {
    background: var(--mrc-navy-900); border-radius: var(--mrc-radius);
    margin-top: .75rem; padding: 1rem; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
  }
  .mrc-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .mrc-nav .nav-link { padding: .65rem .75rem !important; border-radius: .6rem; }
  .mrc-nav .nav-link:hover, .mrc-nav .nav-link.active { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mrc-navy-950), var(--mrc-navy-900) 55%, var(--mrc-navy-800));
  color: #fff;
}
.hero::before { /* track grid */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Animated metro night-scene behind the hero (inline SVG) */
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-scene { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hero-scene * { transform-box: view-box; }
.hero-bg::after { /* overlay keeps text and form readable */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1, 1, 1, .9) 0%, rgba(1, 1, 1, .62) 42%, rgba(1, 1, 1, .2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(1, 1, 1, .6) 0%, transparent 30%);
}
/* trains */
.hs-train { animation: hsTrain 13s linear infinite; }
.hs-train-far { animation: hsTrainFar 19s linear infinite; }
@keyframes hsTrain { 0% { transform: translateX(-1000px); } 100% { transform: translateX(1700px); } }
@keyframes hsTrainFar { 0% { transform: translateX(1700px); } 100% { transform: translateX(-480px); } }
.hs-beam { animation: hsBeam 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes hsBeam { 0%, 100% { opacity: .12; } 50% { opacity: .26; } }
/* light trails along the main track */
.hs-trail { stroke-dasharray: 180 1420; animation: hsTrail 3.2s linear infinite; opacity: .8; }
.hs-trail.t2 { stroke-dasharray: 90 710; animation: hsTrailBack 4.4s linear infinite; opacity: .6; }
@keyframes hsTrail { from { stroke-dashoffset: 1600; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes hsTrailBack { from { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 1600; } }
/* city life */
.hs-windows rect { animation: hsTwinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hs-windows rect:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 1.3s; animation-duration: 5s; }
.hs-windows rect:nth-child(4n) { animation-delay: 2.4s; animation-duration: 3.4s; }
.hs-windows rect:nth-child(5n) { animation-delay: .7s; animation-duration: 6s; }
@keyframes hsTwinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: .9; } 50% { opacity: .2; } }
.hs-stars circle { animation: hsTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hs-stars circle:nth-child(2n) { animation-delay: 1.1s; }
.hs-stars circle:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 2s; }
.hs-beacon { animation: hsBlink 1.8s steps(1) infinite; }
.hs-beacon.b2 { animation-delay: .9s; }
@keyframes hsBlink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .15; } }
.hs-signal { animation: hsSignal 6s steps(1) infinite; }
.hs-signal.s2 { animation-delay: 3s; }
@keyframes hsSignal { 0%, 100% { fill: #3a549f; } 70% { fill: #ffffff; } 85% { fill: #ef4444; } }
.hs-haze.h1 { animation: hsDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.hs-haze.h2 { animation: hsDrift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
@keyframes hsDrift { from { transform: translateX(-120px); } to { transform: translateX(160px); } }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  /* on phones/tablets the scene fills the first screen; the form sits below on navy */
  .hero-bg { bottom: auto; height: 100vh; height: 100svh; }
  .hero-bg::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1, 1, 1, .78) 0%, rgba(1, 1, 1, .55) 55%, rgba(1, 1, 1, .35) 80%, #010101 100%); }
}
.hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.edition-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  padding: .45rem 1rem .45rem .45rem; border-radius: 50rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.edition-badge .num {
  background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50rem; padding: .2rem .7rem;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -.035em;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 .6rem;
}
.hero-title .outline {
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}
.hero-title .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a9b8e3, var(--mrc-orange));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.hero-tagline { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-style: italic; }
.hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; margin: 1.8rem 0 2rem; }
.hero-meta .chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  padding: .6rem 1rem; border-radius: .9rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-meta .chip i { color: var(--mrc-orange); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Countdown */
.countdown { display: flex; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 2.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.countdown .cd-box {
  min-width: 78px; text-align: center; padding: .8rem .6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-radius: 1rem;
}
.countdown .cd-num { display: block; font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1.2vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.countdown .cd-label { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.countdown-label { font-size: var(--fs-xs); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Hero illustration */
.hero-art { position: relative; }
.hero-art svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35)); }
.hero-art .train { animation: trainRun 9s var(--mrc-ease) infinite; }
.hero-art .train-2 { animation: trainRunBack 12s linear infinite; }
.hero-art .twinkle { animation: twinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-art .twinkle:nth-child(2n) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hero-art .twinkle:nth-child(3n) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.hero-art .float-card {
  position: absolute; background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-ink); border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: .75rem 1rem; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3;
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-art .float-card strong { display: block; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; }
.hero-art .float-card .ic {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: .75rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-art .fc-1 { top: 4%; left: -2%; }
.hero-art .fc-1 .ic { background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.hero-art .fc-2 { bottom: 8%; right: -2%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.hero-art .fc-2 .ic { background: var(--mrc-orange-soft); color: var(--mrc-orange); }

@keyframes trainRun { 0% { transform: translateX(-120%); } 55%, 62% { transform: translateX(28%); } 100% { transform: translateX(160%); } }
@keyframes trainRunBack { 0% { transform: translateX(140%); } 100% { transform: translateX(-140%); } }
@keyframes twinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: .25; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes floatY { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 1.5rem; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); font-size: 1.6rem; animation: bob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.scroll-cue:hover { color: #fff; }
@keyframes bob { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Marquee strip
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee {
  background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
  padding-block: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 3;
}
.marquee-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 3rem; animation: marquee 28s linear infinite; padding-left: 3rem; }
.marquee span { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-lg); letter-spacing: .02em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; }
.marquee span i { font-size: .9em; opacity: .75; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   About / Turning point
   ========================================================================== */
.illus-frame { position: relative; }
.illus-frame img { border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.illus-frame .badge-float {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1.4rem; left: 1.4rem;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem;
}
.illus-frame .badge-float .big { font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mrc-orange); line-height: 1; }
.illus-frame .badge-float small { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); line-height: 1.3; display: block; }

.compare-row { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.compare-card {
  flex: 1; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius-sm); padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); background: #fff;
}
.compare-card .yr { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.compare-card .val { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; }
.compare-card .sub { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.compare-card.now { background: var(--mrc-blue); border-color: var(--mrc-blue); color: #fff; }
.compare-card.now .yr, .compare-card.now .sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }

.pull-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mrc-orange); padding: .4rem 0 .4rem 1.2rem; margin: 1.6rem 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg); font-weight: 600; color: var(--mrc-ink);
}

.question-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.4rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: .7rem; }
.question-list li {
  display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: .9rem 1rem;
  background: var(--mrc-bg); border-radius: var(--mrc-radius-sm); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}
.question-list i { color: var(--mrc-blue); font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Numbers
   ========================================================================== */
.numbers-section { overflow: hidden; }
.numbers-section::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -20%; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 84, 159, .35), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
}
.stat-card {
  height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease), background .4s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .5); }
.stat-card .ic {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .15); color: var(--mrc-orange); margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.stat-card .stat-num { font-size: var(--fs-stat); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
.stat-card .stat-label { margin: .6rem 0 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.stat-card .line-accent { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; width: 0; background: var(--mrc-orange); transition: width .8s var(--mrc-ease); }
.stat-card.in-view .line-accent { width: 100%; }

.mumbai-panel {
  margin-top: 3rem; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 1rem + 2vw, 2.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--mrc-blue), #5c74bd); color: #fff;
}
.mumbai-panel p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); margin: 0; }
.mumbai-panel h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); }
.mumbai-panel .km { font-size: var(--fs-display); font-weight: 800; line-height: .9; letter-spacing: -.04em; }
.mumbai-panel .km small { font-size: .3em; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Why 2027 — pillars
   ========================================================================== */
.pillar-card {
  height: 100%; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.pillar-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 5px; background: var(--pc, var(--mrc-blue));
  transform: scaleX(.25); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.pillar-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.pillar-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pillar-card .ic {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 1.1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.7rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pc, var(--mrc-blue)) 12%, #fff); color: var(--pc, var(--mrc-blue));
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem; transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.pillar-card:hover .ic { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }
.pillar-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.pillar-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.pillar-card .num-tag { position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.4rem; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mrc-line); line-height: 1; }

.formula {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem .8rem;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-sm); letter-spacing: .1em;
}
.formula span { padding: .4rem .9rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); }
.formula i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Challenge + viability equation
   ========================================================================== */
.challenge-section { background: #fff; overflow: hidden; }
.challenge-section::before { /* soft dotted texture */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(1, 1, 1, .07) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 22px 22px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 45%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 45%);
}
.challenge-section .container { position: relative; }
.ch-lead { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-ink); margin-bottom: .6rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.ch-lead span { color: var(--mrc-orange); }

.ch-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
.ch-card {
  position: relative; border-radius: 1.5rem; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1.1rem + 1vw, 2rem);
  background: var(--mrc-bg); border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.ch-card.reveal.in-view:hover, .ch-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); background: #fff; }
.ch-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--mrc-blue); background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 50rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ch-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ch-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* ridership ring card */
.ch-gap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; background: var(--mrc-navy-900); border-color: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; }
.ch-gap:hover, .ch-gap.reveal.in-view:hover { background: var(--mrc-navy-800); }
.ch-gap h3 { color: #fff; }
.ch-gap p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.ch-gap .ch-tag { background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .15); color: #a9b8e3; }
.ch-ring { position: relative; width: 150px; height: 150px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ch-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.ch-ring .track { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); stroke-width: 14; }
.ch-ring .bar {
  fill: none; stroke: var(--mrc-orange); stroke-width: 14; stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 414.7; stroke-dashoffset: 414.7; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s var(--mrc-ease) .4s;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(58, 84, 159, .6));
}
.ch-gap.in-view .ch-ring .bar { stroke-dashoffset: 331.8; } /* 20% of the circle */
.ch-ring-label { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-content: center; text-align: center; line-height: 1.1; }
.ch-ring-label strong { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.ch-ring-label small { font-size: .7rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* alignment card */
.ch-align h3 span { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.ch-orbit { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.ch-orbit span {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; padding: .4rem .8rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.9); transition: opacity .5s var(--mrc-ease), transform .5s var(--mrc-ease), background .3s, color .3s;
  transition-delay: calc(.35s + var(--i) * .08s);
}
.ch-align.in-view .ch-orbit span { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ch-orbit span:hover { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; }

/* pressure points card */
.ch-pressure .ch-tag { color: var(--mrc-red); background: #eaeef8; }
.ch-pressure ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.ch-pressure li {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; padding: .55rem .8rem;
  background: #fff; border-radius: .8rem; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-12px); transition: opacity .5s var(--mrc-ease), transform .5s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .3s;
  transition-delay: calc(.35s + var(--i) * .1s);
}
.ch-pressure.in-view li { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ch-pressure li i { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: .6rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: #eaeef8; color: var(--mrc-red); flex-shrink: 0; }
.ch-pressure li:hover { border-color: var(--mrc-red); }

/* central question banner */
.ch-question {
  position: relative; margin: 1.25rem 0 0; border-radius: 1.75rem; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; padding: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2.4vw, 3.2rem);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .45), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 300px at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .25), transparent 60%),
    var(--mrc-navy-950);
}
.ch-question::after { /* animated gradient border */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; padding: 2px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--mrc-blue), var(--mrc-orange), #ffffff, var(--mrc-blue)); background-size: 300% 300%;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  animation: qBorder 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes qBorder { to { background-position: 300% 0; } }
.q-mark {
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 4rem + 6vw, 10rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: .8; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--mrc-orange), rgba(58, 84, 159, .15)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  animation: qFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes qFloat { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-4deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(4deg); } }
.q-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #a9b8e3; }
.q-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mrc-orange); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(58, 84, 159, .7); animation: qDot 2s infinite; }
@keyframes qDot { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(58, 84, 159, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(58, 84, 159, 0); } }
.ch-question h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; margin: .8rem 0 0; }
.ch-question h3 em { font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(transparent 62%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .55) 62%); padding: 0 .1em; }

/* viability equation */
.eq-head { max-width: 760px; margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 2.5rem + 3vw, 5.5rem); margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.eq-title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }
.equation {
  display: grid; align-items: stretch;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr) 30px) minmax(0, 1.3fr); gap: .6rem;
}
.eq-tile {
  position: relative; border-radius: 1.25rem; padding: 1.4rem 1.1rem 1.3rem; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-top: 4px solid var(--tc); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--mrc-ease);
  animation: eqPulse 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 1.1s);
}
.eq-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 70%, transparent); }
@keyframes eqPulse {
  0%, 22%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent; background: #fff; }
  8% { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 75%, transparent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 7%, #fff); }
}
.eq-n { position: absolute; top: .7rem; right: .9rem; font-size: 1.9rem; font-weight: 800; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 45%, #fff); line-height: 1; }
.eq-ic {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: .9rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--tc); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 12%, #fff);
}
.eq-tile h4 { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .35rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.eq-tile p { font-size: var(--fs-xs); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }
.eq-op {
  align-self: center; justify-self: center; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-muted); background: var(--mrc-bg); border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  animation: opPulse 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 1.1s + .55s);
}
@keyframes opPulse { 0%, 14%, 100% { background: var(--mrc-bg); color: var(--mrc-muted); transform: scale(1); } 6% { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.15); } }
.eq-equals { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.eq-result {
  position: relative; border-radius: 1.25rem; padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem; color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mrc-orange), #5c74bd 55%, #2d4382);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(58, 84, 159, .9);
  animation: resultGlow 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 5.5s;
}
.eq-result::after { /* moving shine */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40%; left: -60%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .35), transparent); transform: skewX(-18deg);
  animation: shine 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: 5.5s;
}
@keyframes shine { 0% { left: -60%; } 18%, 100% { left: 130%; } }
@keyframes resultGlow { 0%, 20%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 8% { transform: scale(1.04); } }
.eq-result > i { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.eq-result h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.eq-result p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .ch-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ch-gap { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .equation { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; gap: .5rem; }
  .eq-tile { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 46px minmax(0, 1fr); column-gap: 1rem; align-items: center; padding: 1.1rem 3.2rem 1.1rem 1.1rem; border-top-width: 1px; border-left: 4px solid var(--tc); }
  .eq-ic { grid-row: span 2; margin: 0; }
  .eq-tile h4 { margin: 0; }
  .eq-n { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .ch-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .ch-gap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ch-ring { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
  .ch-question { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem; }
  .q-mark { font-size: 5rem; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ch-orbit span, .ch-pressure li { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Agenda — light numbered rows
   ========================================================================== */
.agenda-rows-section { background: var(--mrc-bg); }
.agenda-rows { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); }
.a-row {
  position: relative; display: grid; align-items: center;
  grid-template-columns: 110px minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr) 52px; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  border-radius: 1.1rem; background: transparent;
  transition: background .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row::before { /* coloured bar on the left */
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 18%; bottom: 18%; width: 4px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--tc); transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row::after { /* coloured underline that draws in on reveal */
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem; bottom: -1px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--tc), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 1.1s var(--mrc-ease) calc(var(--d, 0s) + .3s);
}
.a-row.in-view::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.a-row:hover { background: #fff; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); border-bottom-color: transparent; }
.a-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }

.a-num {
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 2rem + 2.4vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.05em;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.6px color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 55%, #cfd5e3);
  transition: color .45s var(--mrc-ease), transform .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row:hover .a-num { color: var(--tc); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--tc); transform: translateX(6px); }

.a-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; }
.a-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--tc); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 12%, #fff);
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s var(--mrc-ease), color .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row:hover .a-icon { background: var(--tc); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.a-main h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 .2rem; color: var(--mrc-ink); transition: color .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.a-row:hover .a-main h3 { color: var(--tc); }
.a-main p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

.a-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; }
.a-tags span {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500; padding: .35rem .8rem; border-radius: 50rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); color: var(--mrc-ink);
  transition: background .3s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .3s var(--mrc-ease), color .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row:hover .a-tags span { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 8%, #fff); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--tc) 30%, #fff); }
.a-tags span:hover { color: var(--tc); }

.a-arrow {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); color: var(--mrc-muted); background: #fff;
  transition: all .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.a-row:hover .a-arrow { background: var(--tc); border-color: var(--tc); color: #fff; transform: rotate(45deg); }

.a-also {
  margin-top: 2.5rem; display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 1.1rem; background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff;
}
.a-also-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: var(--fs-sm); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.a-also-items { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem 1.6rem; }
.a-also-items span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; }
.a-also-items i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .a-row { grid-template-columns: 90px minmax(0, 1fr) 52px; }
  .a-tags { grid-column: 2 / 3; grid-row: 2; }
  .a-arrow { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .a-row { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.4rem 1rem; }
  .a-num { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .a-arrow { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .a-main { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 2; }
  .a-tags { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 3; }
  .a-row::after { left: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
  .a-also { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .a-also-items { flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why take part + participate
   ========================================================================== */
.benefit {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius-sm);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); height: 100%;
  transition: border-color .3s var(--mrc-ease), transform .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.benefit:hover { border-color: var(--mrc-blue); transform: translateX(4px); }
.benefit .ic {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: .8rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.benefit p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-ink); font-weight: 500; }

.plan-card {
  height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius);
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem; position: relative;
  transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.plan-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.plan-card.featured { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); border-color: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; }
.plan-card.featured p, .plan-card.featured li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); }
.plan-card .ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 1.3rem; right: 1.3rem; background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 50rem;
}
.plan-card .ic {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 1.2rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.plan-card.featured .ic { background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .18); color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.plan-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.plan-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0 1.6rem; display: grid; gap: .55rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.plan-card ul li { display: flex; gap: .6rem; color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.plan-card ul li i { color: var(--mrc-success); }
.plan-card .fee { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px dashed var(--mrc-line); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--mrc-muted); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.plan-card.featured .fee { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.tier-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; margin: .4rem 0 0; }
.tier-chips span { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .25rem .6rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); color: #fff; }

.audience-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; justify-content: center; }
.audience-wrap span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .6rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 50rem;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.audience-wrap span i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.audience-wrap span:hover { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; border-color: var(--mrc-navy-900); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Past edition + speakers
   ========================================================================== */
.glance { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.glance div { text-align: center; padding: 1.2rem .5rem; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius-sm); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); }
.glance strong { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-stat); font-weight: 800; color: var(--mrc-orange); line-height: 1; }
.glance small { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: var(--fs-xs); }

.keynote-card {
  display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; align-items: center; background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-ink);
  border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); padding: 1.4rem; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
}
.keynote-card img { width: 120px; height: 120px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--mrc-bg); }
.keynote-card .tag { font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.keynote-card h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin: .3rem 0; }
.keynote-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-muted); }

.speaker-filter { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
.speaker-filter button {
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-ink); border-radius: 50rem;
  padding: .5rem 1.1rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; transition: all .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.speaker-filter button:hover { border-color: var(--mrc-blue); color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.speaker-filter button.active { background: var(--mrc-blue); border-color: var(--mrc-blue); color: #fff; }

.speaker-card { text-align: center; height: 100%; transition: opacity .35s var(--mrc-ease), transform .35s var(--mrc-ease); }
.speaker-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.speaker-card .photo {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mrc-blue-soft), #fff); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.speaker-card .photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--mrc-ease), filter .6s var(--mrc-ease); filter: grayscale(25%); }
.speaker-card .photo .initials { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.speaker-card .photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(1, 1, 1, .55), transparent 50%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.speaker-card:hover .photo img { transform: scale(1.07); filter: grayscale(0); }
.speaker-card:hover .photo::after { opacity: 1; }
.speaker-card .org-chip {
  position: absolute; left: .7rem; bottom: .7rem; z-index: 2; background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-ink);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .25rem .6rem; border-radius: 50rem;
  transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; transition: all .4s var(--mrc-ease); max-width: calc(100% - 1.4rem);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.speaker-card:hover .org-chip { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
.speaker-card h5 { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.speaker-card p { font-size: var(--fs-xs); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

.org-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem; justify-content: center; }
.org-cloud span {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; color: var(--mrc-navy-800); padding: .5rem 1rem; border-radius: .7rem;
  background: var(--mrc-bg); border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Registration
   ========================================================================== */
.register-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .4), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mrc-navy-950), var(--mrc-navy-900));
  color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
}
.register-section p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.reg-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; display: grid; gap: .9rem; }
.reg-points li { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.reg-points li i {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: .75rem; display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: var(--mrc-orange); font-size: 1.1rem;
}
/* Hero registration form */
.hero-form {
  background: rgba(12, 14, 20, .72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border-radius: calc(var(--mrc-radius) + .25rem);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 1.4vw, 2rem); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-form::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mrc-blue), var(--mrc-orange));
}
.hero-form-title { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 700; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; color: #fff; }
.hero-form .hf-field { margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.hero-form .form-control, .hero-form .form-select {
  background-color: transparent; color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); border-radius: .55rem;
  padding: .68rem 1rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: border-color .25s var(--mrc-ease), background-color .25s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .25s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.hero-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); }
.hero-form .form-select {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3e%3cpath fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='m2 5 6 6 6-6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}
.hero-form .form-select option { color: var(--mrc-ink); background: #fff; }
.hero-form .form-control:focus, .hero-form .form-select:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border-color: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 .2rem rgba(58, 84, 159, .2);
}
.hero-form input[type=number] { -moz-appearance: textfield; appearance: textfield; }
.hero-form input[type=number]::-webkit-inner-spin-button, .hero-form input[type=number]::-webkit-outer-spin-button { -webkit-appearance: none; margin: 0; }
.hero-form .form-control.is-invalid { background-image: none; padding-right: 1rem; }
.hero-form .is-invalid { border-color: #7d92d0 !important; background-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .08) !important; }
.hero-form .err { display: none; font-size: .74rem; color: #a9b8e3; margin-top: .3rem; }
.hero-form .is-invalid ~ .err { display: block; }
.hero-form .hf-consent { margin-top: 1rem; padding-left: 1.7rem; }
.hero-form .hf-consent .form-check-input { background-color: transparent; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); margin-left: -1.7rem; }
.hero-form .hf-consent .form-check-input:checked { background-color: var(--mrc-orange); border-color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.hero-form .hf-consent .form-check-label { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); line-height: 1.6; }
.hero-form .hf-consent a { color: #a9b8e3; }
.hero-form .hf-consent a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.hero-form.pulse { animation: formPulse 1s var(--mrc-ease); }
@keyframes formPulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(58, 84, 159, .6); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 22px rgba(58, 84, 159, 0); } }

/* Toast + success modal */
.mrc-toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 1.5rem; transform: translate(-50%, 150%); z-index: 1090;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; padding: .85rem 1.3rem; border-radius: .9rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: center;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), opacity .3s, visibility .3s; max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
}
.mrc-toast.show { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.mrc-toast.error i { color: #a9b8e3; }
.mrc-toast.ok i { color: #a9b8e3; }
.success-modal .modal-content { border: 0; border-radius: var(--mrc-radius); text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
.success-modal .tick {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 1.2rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: #eaeef8; color: var(--mrc-success); font-size: 2.6rem; animation: pop .5s var(--mrc-ease);
}
@keyframes pop { 0% { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 0; } 70% { transform: scale(1.1); } 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-card {
  height: 100%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-radius: var(--mrc-radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem; transition: transform .4s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.contact-card .role { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.contact-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin: .4rem 0 1.2rem; }
.contact-card a.line {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; color: var(--mrc-ink); font-weight: 500; font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: .7rem .9rem; border-radius: .8rem; background: var(--mrc-bg); margin-bottom: .6rem; word-break: break-all;
}
.contact-card a.line i { color: var(--mrc-blue); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.contact-card a.line:hover { background: var(--mrc-blue); color: #fff; }
.contact-card a.line:hover i { color: #fff; }
.venue-card { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; border-color: var(--mrc-navy-900); }
.venue-card p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.venue-card .big-ic { font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--mrc-orange); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer { background: var(--mrc-navy-950); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.footer h6 { color: #fff; font-size: var(--fs-sm); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.footer a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); }
.footer a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.footer .hashtag { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.footer .hashtag span { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.footer .social a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; transition: all .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.footer .social a:hover { background: var(--mrc-orange); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer .bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }

/* Floating buttons */
.to-top, .wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: 1.2rem; z-index: 1040; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg);
  transition: all .35s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.to-top { bottom: 1.2rem; background: var(--mrc-blue); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(20px); }
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; }
.wa-float { bottom: 5rem; background: #25d366; }
.wa-float:hover { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.08); }

/* Scroll progress */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--mrc-orange); z-index: 1050; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reveal animations
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); transition: opacity .8s var(--mrc-ease), transform .8s var(--mrc-ease); transition-delay: var(--d, 0s); }
.reveal.from-left { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal.from-right { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal.zoom { transform: scale(.92); }
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ---------- Responsive tweaks ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero { padding-top: 7rem; text-align: left; }
  .hero-art { max-width: 560px; margin: 1rem auto 0; }
  .hero .hero-form { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-art .fc-1 { left: 0; }
  .hero-art .fc-2 { right: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .countdown .cd-box { min-width: 0; flex: 1; padding: .7rem .3rem; }
  .countdown { gap: .5rem; }
  .compare-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .keynote-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-art .float-card { display: none; }
  .glance { gap: .5rem; }
  .illus-frame .badge-float { left: .8rem; right: .8rem; }
  .hero-meta .chip { width: 100%; }
}

/* Agenda rows: keep hover transitions alongside the reveal animation */
.a-row.reveal { transition: opacity .8s var(--mrc-ease) var(--d, 0s), transform .8s var(--mrc-ease) var(--d, 0s), background .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .45s var(--mrc-ease); }

/* Side-slide reveals become fade-up on small screens (prevents sideways scroll) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .reveal.from-left, .reveal.from-right { transform: translateY(36px); }
  .reveal.from-left.in-view, .reveal.from-right.in-view { transform: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner pages — shared page hero
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-950);
  padding: 9.5rem 0 5.5rem; min-height: 58vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.page-hero .container { z-index: 2; }
.page-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.5rem + 3.2vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1.05; margin: 1.2rem 0 .6rem; }
.page-title .grad, .thanks-hero .grad {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a9b8e3, var(--mrc-orange));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.page-sub { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); margin-bottom: 0; }
.page-hero .hero-meta { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mrc-breadcrumb { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.2rem; display: flex; gap: .5rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500; }
.mrc-breadcrumb li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.mrc-breadcrumb li + li::before { content: "\F285"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; margin-right: .5rem; font-size: .7em; }
.mrc-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.mrc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .page-hero .hero-bg, .thanks-hero .hero-bg { height: auto; bottom: 0; }
  .page-hero { padding: 8rem 0 4rem; min-height: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Payment page
   ========================================================================== */
.pay-steps-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 3; margin-top: -2.6rem; }
.pay-steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 1.1rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .8rem;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 1.25rem; box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); counter-reset: step;
}
.pay-steps li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .9rem; padding: .6rem .8rem; border-radius: .9rem; position: relative; }
.pay-steps li + li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -.4rem; top: 20%; bottom: 20%; width: 1px; background: var(--mrc-line);
}
.pay-steps .ps-ic {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: .9rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
  background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue);
}
.pay-steps li:nth-child(2) .ps-ic { background: var(--mrc-orange-soft); color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pay-steps li:nth-child(3) .ps-ic { background: #eaeef8; color: var(--mrc-success); }
.pay-steps strong { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); line-height: 1.3; }
.pay-steps small { color: var(--mrc-muted); font-size: var(--fs-xs); }

.price-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-radius: 1.5rem; padding: clamp(1.6rem, 1.2rem + 1.2vw, 2.4rem);
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.price-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.price-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.price-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--mrc-navy-900), var(--mrc-navy-800)); border-color: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(1, 1, 1, .7);
}
.price-card .ribbon {
  position: absolute; top: 1.3rem; right: 1.3rem; background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff;
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .3rem .8rem; border-radius: 50rem;
}
.pc-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.pc-ic { width: 58px; height: 58px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.price-card.featured .pc-ic { background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .18); color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pc-head h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin: 0; }
.pc-valid { margin: .2rem 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.price-card.featured .pc-valid { color: #a9b8e3; }
.pc-price { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: .3rem; padding: 1.1rem 0 1.3rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--mrc-line); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
.price-card.featured .pc-price { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); }
.pc-price .cur { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; }
.pc-price .amt { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 2rem + 2vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; }
.pc-price .per { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-muted); margin-left: .3rem; }
.price-card.featured .pc-price .per { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65); }
.pc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1.8rem; display: grid; gap: .7rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.pc-list li { display: flex; gap: .65rem; align-items: flex-start; color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.price-card.featured .pc-list li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.pc-list i { color: var(--mrc-success); margin-top: .15rem; }
.price-card .btn { margin-top: auto; }

.group-offer {
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0; max-width: 1000px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--mrc-orange-soft), #fff 70%); border: 1px solid #c9d1e8;
}
.go-badge {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-content: center; text-align: center;
  background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; line-height: 1; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -12px rgba(58, 84, 159, .9);
  animation: goSpin 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.go-badge span { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; }
.go-badge small { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; }
@keyframes goSpin { 0%, 100% { transform: rotate(-6deg); } 50% { transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.05); } }
.go-text { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; }
.go-text h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.go-text p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.btn-ghost-dark { border: 2px solid var(--mrc-navy-900); color: var(--mrc-navy-900); background: transparent; }
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { background: var(--mrc-navy-900); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pay-terms { text-align: center; font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--mrc-muted); margin: 1.8rem 0 0; }
.venue-card a.line { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: #fff; }
.venue-card a.line i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.venue-card a.line:hover { background: var(--mrc-orange); }
.venue-card a.line:hover i { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .pay-steps { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .pay-steps li + li::before { left: 20%; right: 20%; top: -.4rem; bottom: auto; width: auto; height: 1px; }
  .group-offer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Thank-you page
   ========================================================================== */
.thanks-hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #fff; background: var(--mrc-navy-950);
  min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
}
.thanks-hero .container { z-index: 2; }
.thanks-hero .hero-bg::after { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(1, 1, 1, .55), rgba(1, 1, 1, .85) 70%); }
.thanks-card {
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  background: rgba(12, 14, 20, .72); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14); border-radius: 1.75rem;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 1.4rem + 2.4vw, 3.4rem) clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.thanks-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mrc-blue), #ffffff, var(--mrc-orange)); }
.ty-check { position: relative; width: 112px; height: 112px; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; }
.ty-check svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ty-check .ring-bg { fill: rgba(58, 84, 159, .12); stroke: rgba(58, 84, 159, .25); stroke-width: 4; }
.ty-check .ring { fill: none; stroke: var(--mrc-success); stroke-width: 6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 327; stroke-dashoffset: 327; animation: tyRing 1s var(--mrc-ease) .3s forwards; }
.ty-check .tick { fill: none; stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; stroke-dasharray: 80; stroke-dashoffset: 80; transform: rotate(90deg); transform-origin: 60px 60px; animation: tyTick .5s var(--mrc-ease) 1.1s forwards; }
.ty-check .pulse { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--mrc-success); opacity: 0; animation: tyPulse 2.4s ease-out 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes tyRing { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes tyTick { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes tyPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .7; } 100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; } }
.ty-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; padding: .4rem 1rem; border-radius: 50rem;
  background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .15); color: #a9b8e3; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ty-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 1.3rem + 2.2vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin: 1.1rem 0 .8rem; }
.ty-text { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78); font-size: var(--fs-lg); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto 1.6rem; }
.ty-details { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ty-details span {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; padding: .55rem 1rem; border-radius: .9rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
}
.ty-details i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.ty-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: .8rem; }
.ty-cal { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-top: 1.3rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: #a9b8e3; }
.ty-cal:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.ty-help { margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding-top: 1.4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6); }
.ty-help a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.ty-help a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ty-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .ty-details span { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
  .thanks-hero { padding-top: 6.5rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners page
   ========================================================================== */
.why-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; padding: 2rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1.4rem; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s var(--mrc-ease), color .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.why-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mrc-blue), var(--mrc-orange)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .5s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.why-card:hover, .why-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.wc-num { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.2rem; font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.3px var(--mrc-line); transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .4s; }
.why-card:hover .wc-num { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.wc-ic {
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s, color .45s;
}
.why-card:hover .wc-ic { background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.why-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.why-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

.tiers-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .45), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .18), transparent 60%),
    var(--mrc-navy-950);
  color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
}
.tiers-section p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.tiers-section .section-title .hl { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.tier-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 1.1rem; }
.tier-card {
  position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 1.3rem; min-height: 190px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.tier-card:hover, .tier-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .6); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.tier-card .tc-ic { font-size: 1.8rem; color: #a9b8e3; margin-bottom: 1rem; transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), color .45s; }
.tier-card:hover .tc-ic { color: var(--mrc-orange); transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
.tier-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.tier-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0 0 .8rem; }
.tc-link { margin-top: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.tc-link i { transition: transform .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.tc-link:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.tc-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.tc-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; right: 1.1rem; font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .28rem .7rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff;
}
.tier-card.t-platinum {
  grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; min-height: 0; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 2.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mrc-blue), #22346a 70%); border-color: transparent;
}
.tier-card.t-platinum::after { /* sheen */
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 45%; left: -60%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .22), transparent); transform: skewX(-18deg);
  animation: tierShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tierShine { 0% { left: -60%; } 30%, 100% { left: 130%; } }
.tier-card.t-platinum .tc-ic { font-size: 3rem; color: #fff; }
.tier-card.t-platinum h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
.tier-card.t-platinum p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.tier-card.t-showcase { grid-column: span 3; border-style: dashed; border-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .55); }

.logo-card {
  display: block; height: 100%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-radius: 1.3rem; padding: 1.4rem; text-align: center;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.logo-card:hover, .logo-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.lc-tier { display: inline-block; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mrc-orange); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.lc-logo { height: 140px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 1rem; background: var(--mrc-bg); overflow: hidden; }
.lc-logo img { max-height: 110px; max-width: 85%; object-fit: contain; }
.lc-fallback { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.lc-cta { color: var(--mrc-ink); border-style: dashed; border-color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.lc-cta .lc-logo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); font-weight: 600; }
.lc-cta .lc-logo i { font-size: 2rem; transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease); }
.lc-cta:hover { color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.lc-cta:hover .lc-logo i { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.page-partners .hero-form textarea { resize: vertical; }
.page-partners .register-section .venue-card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .tier-card.t-platinum { grid-row: auto; }
  .tier-card.t-showcase { grid-column: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .tier-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .tier-card.t-platinum, .tier-card.t-showcase { grid-column: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner pages — CTA band, explore cards, contact extras
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-band { padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 3rem + 3vw, 6rem); }
.cta-box {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 1.2rem + 2.4vw, 3rem); border-radius: 1.75rem; color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .55), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 260px at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .28), transparent 60%),
    var(--mrc-navy-950);
}
.cta-box h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 .5rem; color: #fff; }
.cta-box h2 .hl { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.cta-box p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); margin: 0; max-width: 60ch; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .8rem; }
.page-agenda .agenda-rows-section, .page-speakers #speakers { background: #fff; }

.explore-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; padding: 2rem 1.7rem; border-radius: 1.4rem; background: #fff; color: var(--mrc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease), background .45s var(--mrc-ease), color .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.explore-card:hover, .explore-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); background: var(--mrc-navy-950); color: #fff; }
.explore-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.explore-card p { font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; transition: color .45s; }
.explore-card:hover p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.ex-ic { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; transition: all .45s var(--mrc-ease); }
.explore-card:hover .ex-ic { background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.ex-go { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-orange); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.ex-go i { transition: transform .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.explore-card:hover .ex-go i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.contact-social a {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); color: #fff; font-size: 1.05rem; transition: all .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.contact-social a:hover { background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.page-contact .hero-form textarea { resize: vertical; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cta-btns, .cta-btns .btn { width: 100%; }
}
.page-speakers .cta-band { padding-top: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 3vw, 5rem); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive polish — extra-small phones, tablets and wide screens
   ========================================================================== */
.plan-card .btn { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 379.98px) {
  .edition-badge { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .02em; }
  .btn-lg { padding: .75rem 1.2rem; font-size: .9rem; }
  .countdown .cd-num { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .countdown .cd-label { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .08em; }
  .hero-form, .thanks-card { padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .plan-card { padding: 2rem 1.4rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .container { max-width: 1440px; }
}
/* short landscape phones: let the hero size to its content */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero, .thanks-hero { min-height: 0; padding-top: 6.5rem; }
  .hero-bg { height: 100%; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  /* price-card ribbon sits above the title instead of overlapping it */
  .price-card .ribbon { position: static; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .contact-card a.line { font-size: .8rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; }
  .contact-card { padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem; }
  .wa-float, .to-top { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.1rem; right: .8rem; }
  .to-top { bottom: .8rem; }
  .wa-float { bottom: 4.2rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Policy pages (refund, privacy, terms)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero-sm { min-height: 42vh; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.policy-section { background: var(--mrc-bg); }
.pol-toc {
  position: sticky; top: 100px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-radius: 1.25rem; padding: 1.4rem;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px); overflow-y: auto;
}
.pol-toc-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mrc-orange); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.pol-toc ol { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .15rem; }
.pol-toc ol a {
  display: flex; gap: .65rem; align-items: baseline; padding: .45rem .6rem; border-radius: .6rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--mrc-muted); line-height: 1.4; border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: all .25s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.pol-toc ol a span { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-blue); min-width: 1.4rem; }
.pol-toc ol a:hover { background: var(--mrc-bg); color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.pol-toc ol a.active { background: var(--mrc-orange-soft); color: var(--mrc-ink); border-left-color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pol-other { margin-top: 1.2rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); display: grid; gap: .35rem; }
.pol-other span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-ink); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.pol-other a { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.pol-other a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }

.pol-body { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); border-radius: 1.5rem; padding: clamp(1.4rem, 1rem + 2vw, 3rem); }
.pol-body p, .pol-body li { color: #3b4050; font-size: var(--fs-base); line-height: 1.8; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.pol-intro { padding-bottom: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--mrc-line); }
.pol-intro p:first-child { font-size: var(--fs-lg); color: var(--mrc-ink); font-weight: 500; }
.pol-section { scroll-margin-top: 100px; padding-top: 1.6rem; }
.pol-section + .pol-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.pol-section h2 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.pol-n {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: .7rem; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--mrc-blue-soft); color: var(--mrc-blue);
}
.pol-section h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); font-weight: 700; margin: 1.2rem 0 .5rem; color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.pol-body a { color: var(--mrc-blue); font-weight: 500; }
.pol-body a:hover { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pol-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; display: grid; gap: .5rem; }
.pol-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; }
.pol-list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: .2rem; top: .75em; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pol-check li { padding: .9rem 1rem .9rem 3rem; background: var(--mrc-bg); border-radius: .9rem; }
.pol-check li::before {
  content: "\F26E"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; width: auto; height: auto; background: none; color: var(--mrc-blue);
  left: 1rem; top: .9rem; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.6;
}
.pol-help {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 2.4rem; padding: 1.4rem; border-radius: 1rem;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-950); color: #fff;
}
.pol-help > i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--mrc-orange); line-height: 1; }
.pol-help h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.pol-help p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.pol-help a { color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .pol-toc { position: static; max-height: none; }
  .pol-toc ol { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .page-hero-sm { min-height: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .pol-toc ol { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .pol-section h2 { align-items: flex-start; }
  .pol-check li { padding-left: 2.6rem; }
  .pol-check li::before { left: .8rem; }
}
.pol-other a.current { color: var(--mrc-orange); font-weight: 600; }

/* ==========================================================================
   5th edition content (brochure v2)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-title-long { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 1.2rem + 3.6vw, 4.4rem); }
.hero-pillars { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem .9rem; margin: .2rem 0 .8rem; font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.hero-pillars span + span::before { content: "/"; margin-right: .9rem; color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.hero .hero-tagline { font-style: normal; max-width: 54ch; }

.value-chain { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: .6rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; }
.vc-item {
  padding: .9rem .8rem; border-radius: 1rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: background .3s var(--mrc-ease), border-color .3s var(--mrc-ease), transform .3s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.vc-item:hover { background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .14); border-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .5); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vc-item i { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--mrc-orange); display: block; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.vc-item strong { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-sm); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.vc-item small { display: block; font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62); line-height: 1.4; margin-top: .2rem; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .value-chain { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }

.journey-quote {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 1.1rem;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-950); color: #fff;
}
.journey-quote > i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--mrc-orange); line-height: 1; }
.journey-quote h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.journey-quote p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin: 0; }
.stat-card .stat-when { display: inline-block; margin-top: .8rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); }

/* approved projects */
.project-card {
  position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  border-radius: 1.4rem; padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.project-card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; right: 0; height: 5px; background: var(--pc); }
.project-card:hover, .project-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.pj-top { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: .4rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.pj-city { font-size: var(--fs-h3); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.pj-phase { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--pc) 12%, #fff); color: var(--pc); }
.pj-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.pj-stats div { background: var(--mrc-bg); border-radius: .9rem; padding: .8rem .9rem; }
.pj-stats strong { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.pj-stats small { font-size: var(--fs-xs); color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.pj-route, .pj-approval { display: flex; gap: .5rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.pj-route i, .pj-approval i { color: var(--pc); margin-top: .15rem; }
.pj-approval { color: var(--mrc-muted); }
.pj-focus { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px dashed var(--mrc-line); }
.pj-focus-label { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.pj-focus p { margin: .3rem 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* markets */
.market-card {
  height: 100%; padding: 1.7rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1.4rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--mc); transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.market-card:hover, .market-card.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.mk-dir { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mc); display: inline-flex; gap: .4rem; align-items: center; }
.mk-head h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); margin: .35rem 0 1rem; }
.mk-cities { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .45rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mk-cities span { font-size: var(--fs-sm); font-weight: 600; padding: .35rem .85rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--mc) 10%, #fff); color: var(--mrc-ink); }
.market-card p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.stage-callout {
  display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--mrc-orange-soft); border: 1px solid #c9d1e8;
}
.sc-ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: .9rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.stage-callout h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.stage-callout p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* emerging systems */
.systems-section {
  color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(700px 400px at 100% 0%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .45), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(58, 84, 159, .18), transparent 60%), var(--mrc-navy-950);
}
.systems-section p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72); }
.systems-section .section-title .hl { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.sys-intro { height: 100%; padding: 1.8rem; border-radius: 1.4rem; background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--mrc-blue), #22346a 75%); }
.sys-intro > i { font-size: 2rem; color: #fff; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.sys-intro p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .88); }
.appraisal { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .5rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
.appraisal span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 600; text-align: center; padding: .6rem .5rem; border-radius: .7rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.sys-list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.sys-item { padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 1.2rem; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); transition: border-color .3s, background .3s; }
.sys-item:hover { border-color: rgba(58, 84, 159, .55); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); }
.sys-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .25rem .7rem; border-radius: 50rem; background: var(--mrc-orange); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.sys-item h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.sys-item p { margin: .6rem 0 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.sys-cities { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem; }
.sys-cities span { font-size: var(--fs-xs); font-weight: 500; padding: .3rem .75rem; border-radius: 50rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); }
.beyond-rails { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 1.2rem; border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); }
.br-ic { width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .35); color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.beyond-rails h3 { font-size: var(--fs-base); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.beyond-rails p { margin: 0; font-size: var(--fs-sm); }

/* why attend / sponsor */
.why-col { height: 100%; padding: 1.7rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 1.3rem; background: var(--mrc-bg); border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); }
.why-col h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.why-col h3 i { color: var(--mrc-orange); }
.why-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: .8rem; }
.why-col li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.6rem; font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--mrc-ink); font-weight: 500; }
.why-col li::before { content: "\F26E"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: var(--mrc-blue); }
.why-col-dark { background: var(--mrc-navy-950); border-color: var(--mrc-navy-950); }
.why-col-dark h3, .why-col-dark li { color: #fff; }
.why-col-dark li::before { color: var(--mrc-orange); }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .stage-callout, .beyond-rails, .journey-quote { flex-direction: column; }
  .pj-stats strong { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}
/* partners page v2 */
.tier-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.tier-grid-4 .tier-card h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .tier-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) { .tier-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); } }
.partner-name {
  height: 100%; min-height: 150px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 1.3rem; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--mrc-line); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .45s var(--mrc-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.partner-name::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mrc-blue), var(--mrc-orange)); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform .5s var(--mrc-ease); }
.partner-name:hover, .partner-name.reveal.in-view:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--mrc-shadow-lg); }
.partner-name:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.partner-name .lc-tier { margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.partner-name strong { font-size: var(--fs-h4); font-weight: 700; color: var(--mrc-ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.be-next {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.6rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 1.2rem;
  background: var(--mrc-navy-950); color: #fff; transition: transform .35s var(--mrc-ease);
}
.be-next:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.bn-ic { width: 48px; height: 48px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; background: var(--mrc-orange); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.be-next strong { display: block; font-size: var(--fs-base); }
.be-next small { display: block; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.bn-go { margin-left: auto; font-size: 1.3rem; transition: transform .3s var(--mrc-ease); }
.be-next:hover .bn-go { transform: translateX(5px); }


/* ==========================================================================
   Primary colour #3a549f — blue leads; red #e51c23 is a small accent; black secondary
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-mrc-blue { background: #010101; color: #fff; }
.btn-mrc-blue:hover, .btn-mrc-blue:focus { background: #2d4382; color: #fff; }
.btn-mrc { box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(58, 84, 159, .85); }
/* blue text that stays readable on dark backgrounds */
.hero-title .grad, .page-title .grad, .thanks-hero .grad { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #dfe5f5, var(--mrc-primary-light)); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hero .eyebrow, .page-hero .eyebrow, .section-dark .eyebrow, .systems-section .eyebrow, .tiers-section .eyebrow, .register-section .eyebrow, .cta-box .eyebrow, .agenda-section .eyebrow { color: var(--mrc-primary-light); }
.section-dark .section-title .hl, .systems-section .section-title .hl, .tiers-section .section-title .hl, .register-section .section-title .hl, .cta-box h2 .hl, .numbers-section .section-title .hl { color: var(--mrc-primary-light); }
.vc-item i, .hero-meta .chip i, .reg-points li i, .ty-details i, .journey-quote > i, .pol-help > i, .glance strong, .stat-card .ic, .q-label, .mrc-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--mrc-primary-light); }
.vc-item:hover { background: rgba(58, 84, 159, .25); border-color: rgba(143, 163, 219, .6); }
/* small red accents */
.edition-badge .num, .ribbon, .tc-badge, .sys-tag, .price-card .ribbon, .plan-card .ribbon { background: var(--mrc-accent); }
.scroll-progress { background: var(--mrc-accent); }
.hero-pillars span + span::before { color: var(--mrc-accent); }
.mrc-nav .nav-link::after { background: var(--mrc-accent); }
.footer .hashtag span { color: var(--mrc-accent); }