/* ============================================================
   Rainbow Publications CMS — Global CSS Custom Variables Design System
   ============================================================
   To change the entire site theme, only update the :root values below.
   All components reference these tokens — no other CSS edits needed.
   ============================================================ */

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PART 1 — GLOBAL CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
    /* ── Brand Colors ───────────────────────────── */
    --brand-primary:   #0D2D57;
    --brand-primary-lt: #2563EB;
    --brand-primary-dk: #0A2345;
    --brand-secondary: #2563EB;
    --brand-secondary-lt: #3B82F6;
    --brand-secondary-dk: #1D4ED8;

    /* ── Semantic Colors ────────────────────────── */
    --color-success:   #2563EB;
    --color-success-lt: #60A5FA;
    --color-warning:   #1D4ED8;
    --color-warning-lt: #93C5FD;
    --color-danger:    #DC2626;
    --color-danger-lt:  #F87171;
    --color-info:      #2563EB;

    /* ── Neutrals ───────────────────────────────── */
    --color-bg:        #F8FAFC;
    --color-bg-alt:    #F1F5F9;
    --color-bg-white:  #FFFFFF;
    --color-heading:   #0F172A;
    --color-text:      #0F172A;
    --color-muted:     #475569;
    --color-border:    #E2E8F0;
    --color-inverse:   #FFFFFF;

    /* ── Footer Tokens (sourced from :root colors) ─ */
    --footer-bg:       #0D2D57;
    --footer-text:     #FFFFFF;

    /* ── RGB Channels (for rgba() usage) ─────────── */
    --rgb-primary:     13, 45, 87;
    --rgb-secondary:   37, 99, 235;
    --rgb-success:     37, 99, 235;
    --rgb-warning:     29, 78, 216;
    --rgb-danger:      220, 38, 38;
    --rgb-text:        15, 23, 42;

    /* ── Typography Scale ────────────────────────── */
    --font-family: 'Inter', 'Manrope', 'Source Serif 4', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-family-heading: 'Manrope', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem;

    /* ── Spacing Scale ───────────────────────────── */
    --space-1: 0.25rem;   /* 4px */
    --space-2: 0.5rem;    /* 8px */
    --space-3: 0.75rem;   /* 12px */
    --space-4: 1rem;      /* 16px */
    --space-5: 1.25rem;   /* 20px */
    --space-6: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
    --space-8: 2rem;      /* 32px */
    --space-10: 2.5rem;   /* 40px */
    --space-12: 3rem;     /* 48px */

    /* ── Border Radius ───────────────────────────── */
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;   /* 6px */
    --radius-md: 0.5rem;     /* 8px */
    --radius-lg: 0.75rem;    /* 12px */
    --radius-xl: 1rem;       /* 16px */
    --radius-2xl: 1.25rem;   /* 20px */
    --radius-full: 9999px;   /* Pills / circles */

    /* ── Shadows ─────────────────────────────────── */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.18);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.1), 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.18);

    /* ── Transitions ─────────────────────────────── */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-spring: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

    /* ── Z-Index Scale ───────────────────────────── */
    --z-dropdown: 100;
    --z-sticky: 200;
    --z-modal-backdrop: 900;
    --z-modal: 1000;
    --z-toast: 1100;


            --primary: #0D2D57;
            --primary-light: #2563EB;
            --primary-dark: #0A2345;
            --secondary: #2563EB;
            --accent: #2563EB;
            --slate-50: #F8FAFC;
            --slate-100: #F1F5F9;
            --slate-200: #E2E8F0;
            --slate-300: #CBD5E1;
            --slate-600: #475569;
            --slate-700: #334155;
            --slate-800: #1E293B;
            --slate-900: #0F172A;
            --text-primary: #0F172A;
            --text-secondary: #475569;
            --border-color: #E2E8F0;
        }


        /* Typography System */
        .heading-xl {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .heading-lg {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .heading-md {
            font-size: 1.875rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .heading-sm {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--slate-600);
        }

        .caption {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* Gradient Accent Line */
        .gradient-line {
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #003098 0%, #0067b2 50%, #05538b 100%);
            margin: 2rem 0;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Card System */
        .card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Button Styles */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            padding: 0.875rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 1.5px solid transparent;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            border-color: var(--primary-dark);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.25);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            background: var(--slate-100);
            color: var(--secondary);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .btn-ghost:hover {
            background: var(--slate-200);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Link Arrow */
        .link-arrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: gap 0.3s ease;
        }

        .link-arrow:hover {
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .link-arrow i {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .link-arrow:hover i {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* Section Styling */
        section {
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .section-label {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .section-label::before {
            content: '';
            width: 24px;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Badge/Tag */
        .badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
            background: var(--slate-100);
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .badge-primary {
            background: rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.1);
            color: var(--primary-dark);
        }

        .badge-accent {
            background: rgba(0, 103, 178, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            /*background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--slate-900) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);*/
            background: url('/uploads/hero.jpg') no-repeat center center;
            background-size: cover;

            color: white;
            padding: 6rem 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: -30%;
            width: 60%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Grid Animations */
        [data-reveal] {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Stat Counter */
        .counter-num {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-family: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
        }

        /* News/Blog Grid */
        .news-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        /* Board Members Grid */
        .board-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .board-member {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .board-member:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .board-avatar {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 1rem;
            object-fit: cover;
            border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .board-ring {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        /* Testimonial Card */
        .testimonial-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .testimonial-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .stars {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.25rem;
            color: #FBBF24;
            font-size: 0.875rem;
        }

        .testimonial-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        }

        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-weight: 700;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Trust Badges Strip */
        .trust-strip {
            background: white;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            padding: 2rem 0;
        }

        .trust-badges {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 2rem;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .trust-badge {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .trust-badge i {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 5rem 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }

        .cta-section .heading-lg {
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Service Card */
        .service-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }

        .service-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .service-icon {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            background: rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .service-card:hover .service-icon {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* Journal Card */
        .journal-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .journal-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .journal-logo {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            background: var(--slate-100);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Book Card */
        .book-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .book-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .book-cover {
            width: 100%;
            height: 250px;
            background: var(--slate-200);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .book-cover img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .book-card:hover .book-cover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .book-info {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Conference Card */
        .conference-card {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .conference-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.1);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .conference-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            background: rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.1);
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Empty State */
        .empty-state {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 3rem 1rem;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .empty-state i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--slate-300);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .heading-xl {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .heading-lg {
                font-size: 1.875rem;
            }

            .hero {
                padding: 4rem 0;
            }

            .trust-badges {
                gap: 1rem;
            }

            .board-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            }
        }

        /* Motion Preferences */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            * {
                animation: none !important;
                transition: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
           INTERACTIVE BOX EFFECTS
           Cursor-follow spotlight glow + depth, applied to
           every card/box type already used across the page.
           ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .card,
        .book-card,
        .service-card,
        .journal-card,
        .testimonial-card,
        .board-member,
        .conference-card {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            will-change: transform;
        }

        .card::before,
        .book-card::before,
        .service-card::before,
        .journal-card::before,
        .testimonial-card::before,
        .board-member::before,
        .conference-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: -1;
            background: radial-gradient(280px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.14), transparent 70%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity .4s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .card:hover::before,
        .book-card:hover::before,
        .service-card:hover::before,
        .journal-card:hover::before,
        .testimonial-card:hover::before,
        .board-member:hover::before,
        .conference-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Sheen sweep on primary buttons */
        .btn-primary {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-primary::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -60%;
            width: 40%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(0, 48, 152, 0.35), transparent);
            transform: skewX(-20deg);
            transition: left .6s ease;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover::after {
            left: 130%;
        }

        /* Hero stat cards — used as a GSAP hook, no visual change */
        .hero-stats .bg-white\/10 {
            will-change: transform, opacity;
        }
    
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PART 2 — GLOBAL ELEMENT MAPPING
   Variables mapped to every element so the whole site
   updates when :root values change.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Base Reset & Body ─────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);          /* Soft Off-White */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}


/* ── Main content section — owns the default text color ── */
main,
main section,
section.content,
.page-content,
.site-content {
    color: var(--color-text);                    /* Dark Slate */
}


/* ── Headings ──────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--color-heading);                 /* Dark Slate */
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-top: 0;
}
h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); }
h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); }
h5 { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); }
h6 { font-size: var(--font-size-base); }


/* ── Links ─────────────────────────────────────── */
a {
    color: var(--brand-primary);                 /* Blue */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-primary-lt);
}


/* ── Buttons — .btn-primary, .btn-success, etc. ── */

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--brand-primary);
    color: var(--color-inverse);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--brand-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.18);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.24);
    background-color: var(--brand-primary-dk);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    color: var(--brand-secondary);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--brand-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--brand-primary-dk);
}

.btn-success {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-success);
    color: var(--color-inverse);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-success:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(95%);
}

.btn-warning {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-warning);
    color: var(--color-inverse);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-warning:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(95%);
}

.btn-danger {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-danger);
    color: var(--color-inverse);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-danger:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(95%);
}


/* ── Badges ────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-success {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-success), 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-primary-dk);
}
.badge-warning {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-warning), 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-secondary-dk);
}
.badge-danger {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-danger), 0.1);
    color: var(--color-danger);
}
.badge-info {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}
.badge-neutral {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
    color: var(--color-muted);
}


/* ── Form Inputs ───────────────────────────────── */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="date"],
select,
textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-family);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast),
                box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.15);
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-heading);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-error {
    color: var(--color-danger);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}


/* ── Alerts ────────────────────────────────────── */
.alert {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid;
}
.alert-success {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-success), 0.08);
    color: #1a8a42;
    border-color: rgba(var(--rgb-success), 0.2);
}
.alert-warning {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-warning), 0.08);
    color: #b45309;
    border-color: rgba(var(--rgb-warning), 0.2);
}
.alert-danger {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-danger), 0.08);
    color: #c41f1b;
    border-color: rgba(var(--rgb-danger), 0.2);
}
.alert-info {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    border-color: rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.18);
}


/* ── Cards ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}
.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* ── Sidebar Links (Active State) ──────────────── */
.sidebar-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.sidebar-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.sidebar-link.active {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.15);   /* Tinted by brand primary */
    color: var(--brand-primary-lt);
    border-left-color: var(--brand-primary);            /* Blue accent */
    font-weight: 600;
}


/* ── Utility: Muted Text ───────────────────────── */
.text-muted {
    color: var(--color-muted) !important;
}


/* ── Utility: Inverse (white on dark) ─────────── */
.text-inverse {
    color: var(--color-inverse) !important;
}


/* ── Selection highlight ───────────────────────── */
::selection {
    background-color: rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.2);
    color: var(--color-heading);
}


/* ── Scrollbar (Webkit) ────────────────────────── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--color-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--color-muted);
}


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER STYLES
   Uses --footer-bg and --footer-text defined in :root above
   ============================================================ */

.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top accent border — uses the primary brand color */
.site-footer .footer-topborder {
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Newsletter strip separator */
.site-footer .border-b { border-color: var(--footer-text); }

/* All text in the footer uses --footer-text with varying opacity */
.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4 {
    color: var(--footer-text);
}

.site-footer p,
.site-footer li,
.site-footer a {
    color: var(--footer-text);
}

/* Opacity variants for footer text — use rgba of --footer-text */
.site-footer .text-white\/45,
.site-footer p.text-white\/45 {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.55);
}

.site-footer .text-white\/50 {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.50);
}

.site-footer .text-white\/35 {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.35);
}

.site-footer .text-white\/40 {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.40);
}

/* Footer links hover */
.site-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-primary-lt);
}

/* Newsletter input — sits inside footer, uses footer colors */
.site-footer .newsletter-input {
    background: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.25);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-footer .newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.45);
}

.site-footer .newsletter-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--brand-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.25);
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.site-footer .border-t { border-color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.12) !important; }

/* Social icon hover */
.site-footer .fa-facebook-f,
.site-footer .fa-twitter,
.site-footer .fa-linkedin-in,
.site-footer .fa-instagram,
.site-footer .fa-youtube {
    color: rgba(var(--rgb-text), 0.55);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-footer a:hover .fa-facebook-f,
.site-footer a:hover .fa-twitter,
.site-footer a:hover .fa-linkedin-in,
.site-footer a:hover .fa-instagram,
.site-footer a:hover .fa-youtube {
    color: var(--footer-text);
}


/* ============================================================
   FEATURED BOOKS SECTION — Card Grid Styles
   ============================================================ */

/* Section heading accent line */
.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--brand-primary);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 1.4rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--brand-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* Book card — modern elevated style */
.card-modern {
    background: var(--color-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base),
                box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* 3D book cover container */
.book-3d {
    perspective: 800px;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.book-3d-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.card-modern:hover .book-3d-inner {
    transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(3deg) scale(1.03);
}

/* Badge / Pill styles */
.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.pill-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.pill-gold {
    background: var(--brand-secondary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(var(--rgb-secondary), 0.2);
}

/* Featured "Read More" link arrow animation */
.card-modern .group-hover\:translate-x-1 {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

/* Book card title link */
.card-modern h3 a {
    color: var(--color-heading);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.card-modern h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Book card meta line (author) */
.card-modern .fa-user-pen {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* Card body separator line */
.card-modern .border-t { border-color: var(--color-border) !important; }


/* ============================================================
   CONFERENCE SECTION STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* Conference card — featured (upcoming) */
.conf-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.conf-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.conf-card a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.conf-card .rounded-2xl {
    position: relative;
}

/* Past conference card — slightly muted */
.conf-card--past {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.conf-card--past:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL / REVIEWER BOARD MEMBER CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.board-card {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.board-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.board-card .rounded-2xl {
    position: relative;
}

/* Member photo hover ring */
.board-card img,
.board-card .rounded-full {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.board-card:hover img,
.board-card:hover .rounded-full {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(var(--rgb-primary), 0.2);
}

/* Board card heading */
.board-card h4 {
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.board-card:hover h4 {
    color: var(--brand-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS (Our Services section)
   ============================================================ */

.service-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIAL CARDS (What People Say section)
   ============================================================ */

.testimonial-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* ============================================================
   END OF STYLES
   ============================================================ */
   
   
   
   /* ===== Page Hero ===== */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary) 0%, var(--brand-primary-lt) 100%);
    padding-top: calc(80px + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 50c0-5.523 4.477-10 10-10s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10c0 5.523-4.477 10-10 10s-10-4.477-10-10 4.477-10 10-10zM10 10c0-5.523 4.477-10 10-10s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10c0 5.523-4.477 10-10 10S0 25.523 0 20s4.477-10 10-10z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-orbs {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    animation: float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    top: -10%;
    left: -5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: rgba(0,103,178,0.2);
    top: 50%;
    right: -8%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    bottom: -15%;
    left: 40%;
    animation-delay: -8s;
}

.breadcrumb-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.breadcrumb-link::after {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    bottom:-2px;
    left:0;
    width:0;
    height:1px;
    background:#fff;
    transition:width 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color:#fff;
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover::after {
    width:100%;
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    margin:0 0.35rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    font-weight:500;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:800;
    color:#fff;
    line-height:1.1;
    letter-spacing:-0.03em;
}

.hero-title-line {
    display:inline-block;
    animation:slideInLeft 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.1s both;
}

.hero-divider {
    width:70px;
    height:4px;
    background:#ffffff;
    border-radius:2px;
    margin-top:1.5rem;
    margin-bottom:1.5rem;
    animation:scaleIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.3s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size:1rem;
    max-width:560px;
    line-height:1.7;
    animation:fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.5s both;
}
