:root {
  --gold: #FFD700;
  --gold-dark: #C9A800;
  --gold-light: #FFF9D6;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --green: #90EE90;
  --green-dark: #4CAF50;
  --green-deeper: #2D6A4F;
  --green-footer: #1a3d2b;
  --off-white: #F2FBF0;
  --text-dark: #111111;
  --text-mid: #444444;
  --text-light: #888888;
  --border: rgba(144,238,144,0.4);
}

/* ========== GLOBAL BACKGROUND PATTERN ========== */
.section-bg-pattern {
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:url('images/ee-pattern-bg.jpg');
  background-size:280px auto; background-repeat:repeat;
  opacity:0.13;
}
section { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
section > *:not(.section-bg-pattern) { position:relative; z-index:1; }


* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body { font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; background:var(--off-white); color:var(--text-dark); overflow-x:hidden; }

/* ========== NAV ========== */
nav {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
  height:76px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 5%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.15);
  transition:box-shadow 0.3s;
}
nav.scrolled { box-shadow:0 4px 28px rgba(255,215,0,0.1); }
.nav-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.nav-logo img { height:42px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; }
.mobile-toggle {
  display:none; width:42px; height:42px; border:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); border-radius:8px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; z-index:1002;
}
.mobile-toggle span {
  width:20px; height:2px; background:var(--text-dark); border-radius:999px;
  transition:transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
}
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; list-style:none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-mid);
  text-decoration:none; position:relative; padding-bottom:4px; transition:color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; width:0; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold); transition:width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color:var(--text-dark); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width:100%; }
.nav-cta {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dark) !important;
  background:var(--gold); padding:11px 24px; border-radius:3px;
  text-decoration:none; transition:all 0.3s;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(255,215,0,0.35);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background:var(--gold-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 22px rgba(144,238,144,0.45); transform:translateY(-1px); }
.nav-cta::after { display:none !important; }

/* ========== HERO ========== */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:120px 5% 90px;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,#EDFFF5 0%,#F0FFF4 45%,#FFFBDE 100%);
}


.hero h1 {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(3rem,6.5vw,5.8rem);
  font-weight:900; line-height:1.08; color:var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom:22px;
  animation:fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.18s both;
}
.hero h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-dark); }
.hero h1 .green { color:var(--green-dark); }

.hero-desc {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  max-width:520px; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.8; color:var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom:42px;
  animation:fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.34s both;
}

.hero-actions {
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center;
  animation:fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.48s both;
}
.btn-gold {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:16px 36px; background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--text-dark); font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; text-decoration:none; border-radius:3px;
  transition:all 0.3s; box-shadow:0 4px 22px rgba(255,215,0,0.42);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background:var(--gold-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(144,238,144,0.45); }
.btn-outline {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:15px 34px; background:transparent;
  color:var(--text-dark); font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; text-decoration:none; border-radius:3px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.16); transition:all 0.3s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-dark); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(255,215,0,0.18); }



@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); }
  to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}

/* ========== SHARED SECTION ========== */
section { padding:100px 5%; }
.sec-label {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.sec-title {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,2.9rem); font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.2; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:16px;
}
.sec-sub {
  font-size:1rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.75; max-width:580px;
}
.gold-bar {
  width:56px; height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--green));
  border-radius:2px; margin:18px 0 42px;
}
.center { text-align:center; }
.center .sec-sub { margin:0 auto; }
.center .gold-bar { margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* ========== MODELS / PORTFOLIO ========== */
.models { min-height:100vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding-top:96px; padding-bottom:80px; }
.model-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:24px; margin-top:52px;
  max-width:1200px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
}
.model-card {
  position:relative; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:3/4;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#c8e6c9,#ffe082);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.model-card:hover { transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(255,215,0,0.16); }
.model-card:hover .model-overlay { opacity:1; }
.model-card-inner {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  padding:0; overflow:hidden;
}
.model-card-inner img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; inset:0;
  transition:transform 0.4s;
}
.model-card:hover .model-card-inner img { transform:scale(1.06); }
/* Stylised silhouette using SVG */
.model-silhouette {
  width:60%; opacity:0.18;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.model-num {
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:0.9rem;
  font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-dark); opacity:0.7;
}
.model-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(26,61,43,0.88) 0%,transparent 55%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:22px; opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.35s;
}
.model-name {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); margin-bottom:4px;
}
.model-type {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
}
.model-tag {
  position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px;
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,215,0,0.2); color:var(--gold-dark);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.4);
}
.model-tag.new { background:rgba(144,238,144,0.2); color:var(--green-dark); border-color:rgba(144,238,144,0.4); }

/* card accent colours */
.model-card:nth-child(1) { background:linear-gradient(160deg,#e8f5e9 0%,#f9fbe7 100%); }
.model-card:nth-child(2) { background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fffde7 0%,#f1f8e9 100%); }
.model-card:nth-child(3) { background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f9fbe7 0%,#e8f5e9 100%); }
.model-card:nth-child(4) { background:linear-gradient(160deg,#f1f8e9 0%,#fffde7 100%); }

/* ========== ABOUT ========== */
.about { background:transparent; }
.about-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:center;
}
.about-visual {
  position:relative; border-radius:14px; overflow:visible;
}
.about-img-wrap {
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#e8f5e9,#fffde7);
  border-radius:14px; aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-img-wrap::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.about-badge {
  position:absolute; bottom:20px; right:20px;
  width:100px; height:100px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-badge-num {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.4rem;
  font-weight:900; color:var(--text-dark); line-height:1;
}
.about-badge-lbl {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.55rem;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dark); text-align:center; margin-top:2px;
}
.about-values {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:36px;
}
.value-chip {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 16px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,215,0,0.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.2);
  transition:all 0.25s;
}
.value-chip:hover {
  background:rgba(255,215,0,0.12);
  border-color:rgba(255,215,0,0.4);
  transform:translateX(4px);
}
.value-chip-icon {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,215,0,0.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.value-chip-text {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:600; color:var(--text-dark);
}

/* ========== APPLY NOW ========== */
.apply { position:relative; overflow:hidden; min-height:100vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding-top:96px; padding-bottom:80px; }
.apply::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; right:-80px;
  width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,215,0,0.13) 0%,transparent 70%);
}
.apply-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:start;
}
.apply-form {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:14px; padding:40px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(255,215,0,0.08);
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.apply-form h3 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.apply-form p {
  font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:28px;
}
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.form-field { margin-bottom:16px; }
.form-field label {
  display:block; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.72rem;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:7px;
}
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width:100%; padding:12px 16px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-radius:6px;
  font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-dark);
  background:var(--white); transition:border-color 0.25s;
  outline:none; appearance:none;
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,215,0,0.12);
}
.form-field textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:90px; }
.form-status {
  margin-top:14px; min-height:20px; font-size:0.85rem; line-height:1.5;
}
.form-status.success { color:var(--green-dark); }
.form-status.error { color:#b42318; }
.apply-perks { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.perk-list { list-style:none; margin-top:0; }
.perk-item {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:16px;
  padding:22px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(144,238,144,0.2);
}
.perk-item:first-child { padding-top:0; }
.perk-icon {
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:10px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.perk-icon.gold { background:rgba(255,215,0,0.15); }
.perk-icon.green { background:rgba(144,238,144,0.18); }
.perk-title {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.05rem;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:5px;
}
.perk-desc { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.65; }

/* ========== NEWS & EVENTS ========== */
.news { background:transparent; }
.news-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:52px;
}
.news-card {
  border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:all 0.3s; cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--white);
}
.news-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(255,215,0,0.12); }
.news-thumb {
  height:200px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
}
.news-thumb-1 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f5e9,#fffde7); }
.news-thumb-2 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fffde7,#f1f8e9); }
.news-thumb-3 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f9fbe7,#e8f5e9); }
.news-thumb-pattern {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(
    45deg, transparent, transparent 20px,
    rgba(255,215,0,0.07) 20px, rgba(255,215,0,0.07) 21px
  );
}
.news-type-badge {
  position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px;
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.65rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:4px 12px; border-radius:100px;
}
.nb-event { background:rgba(255,215,0,0.9); color:var(--text-dark); }
.nb-news { background:rgba(144,238,144,0.85); color:var(--green-deeper); }
.nb-feature { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); color:var(--text-dark); }
.news-body { padding:24px; }
.news-date {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.news-headline {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700;
  color:var(--text-dark); line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.news-excerpt { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.65; }
.news-read {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  margin-top:16px; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-dark); text-decoration:none;
}
.news-read svg { transition:transform 0.2s; }
.news-card:hover .news-read svg { transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ========== SPONSORS ========== */
.sponsors { 
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1f14 0%, #1a3d2b 100%); 
  color: white; 
  padding: 120px 5%;
}
.sponsors .sec-title { color: white; }
.sponsors .sec-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.sponsors-intro {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:60px; margin-top:52px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.sponsors-text { flex:1; min-width:260px; }
.sponsors-logos {
  flex:2; min-width:300px;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
}
.sponsor-tile {
  width:130px; height:130px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#050505;
  border:3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(255,215,0,0.1), 0 8px 28px rgba(255,215,0,0.15);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); cursor:pointer; padding:16px;
  flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
}
.sponsor-tile:hover {
  border-color:var(--gold-dark);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(255,215,0,0.14), 0 14px 38px rgba(255,215,0,0.25);
  transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
}
.sponsor-wordmark {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:0.82rem;
  font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--gold);
  transition:color 0.3s; text-align:center; line-height:1.2;
}
.sponsor-tile img {
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; border-radius:inherit; padding:12px;
}
.sponsor-tile:hover .sponsor-wordmark { color:var(--gold-dark); }
.sponsors-empty {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  min-height: 240px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,215,0,0.05);
}
.sponsors-empty::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(255,215,0,0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.sponsors-empty-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255,215,0,0.3));
}
.sponsors-empty span {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.sponsors-empty p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.sponsor-cta-wrap { margin-top:48px; text-align:center; }
.sponsor-cta-note {
  font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text-mid); margin-top:16px;
}

/* ========== CONTACT ========== */
.contact { background:transparent; }
.contact-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; margin-top:52px;
}
.contact-card {
  background:var(--off-white); border-radius:14px; padding:40px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  display:block; transition:all 0.3s;
}
.contact-card:hover {
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(255,215,0,0.14);
  border-color:rgba(255,215,0,0.4);
}
.contact-card-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--gold-dark);
}
.contact-card h3 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.3rem;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.contact-tag {
  display:inline-block; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.68rem;
  font-weight:700; padding:3px 11px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,215,0,0.18); color:var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.contact-tag.fast {
  background:rgba(144,238,144,0.2); color:var(--green-dark);
}
.contact-card p { font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--text-mid); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:16px; }
.contact-val {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:1rem;
  font-weight:700; color:var(--text-dark);
}

/* ========== FOOTER ========== */
footer {
  background:var(--green-footer);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78); padding:72px 5% 40px;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.footer-top {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:48px;
  margin-bottom:56px;
}
.footer-brand img {
  height:56px; width:auto; object-fit:contain;
  background:white; border-radius:8px; padding:4px 8px;
  opacity:0.95; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size:0.84rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.footer-social { display:flex; gap:12px; }
.footer-social a {
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition:all 0.25s;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background:var(--gold); color:var(--text-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* Model Gallery Badge */
.model-gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  color: #0d1f14;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style:none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top:28px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size:0.8rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38); font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; }
.footer-bottom a { color:var(--gold); font-size:0.8rem; font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif; text-decoration:none; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EMPOWERED ELEGANCE — Chat Widget (Redesigned)
   Drop this into styles.css, replacing everything from
   "/* ── Chat Widget ──" down to the end of that block.
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Chat Widget ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 2000;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

/* ── Launch button ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-launch {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #0d1f14;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #C9A800);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 18px rgba(201,168,0,0.45),
    0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
}
/* Pulse ring on launch button */
.ee-chat-launch::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,0,0.35);
  animation: chatPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes chatPulse {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.14); opacity: 0; }
}
.ee-chat[data-open="true"] .ee-chat-launch::before { display: none; }
.ee-chat-launch:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(201,168,0,0.55), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.ee-chat-launch svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
  stroke: none;
}

/* ── Panel ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-panel {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 96px;
  width: min(420px, calc(100vw - 32px));
  height: min(640px, calc(100vh - 120px));
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.16),
    0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.07),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: chatSlideUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
@keyframes chatSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)   scale(1); }
}
.ee-chat[data-open="true"] .ee-chat-panel { display: flex; }

/* ── Header ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-head {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ee-chat-back {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: #999;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.ee-chat-back:hover { background: #f3f3f3; color: #333; }

.ee-chat-head-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ee-chat-avatar-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
.ee-chat-mark {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBDE, #FFF3A0);
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,0,0.3);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(201,168,0,0.2);
}
.ee-chat-mark img { width: 28px; height: 28px; object-fit: contain; }

/* Name + status group */
.ee-chat-head-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ee-chat-head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.ee-chat-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.ee-chat-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4CAF50;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: statusPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes statusPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.55; }
}
.ee-chat-status-text {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #888;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ee-chat-head-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ee-chat-dots,
.ee-chat-close {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: #aaa;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.ee-chat-dots:hover,
.ee-chat-close:hover { background: #f3f3f3; color: #333; }

/* ── Chat body (message area) ──────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-body {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* CLEAN — no pattern, no noise */
  background: #F8F9FA;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 0;
}
/* Subtle top gradient to help messages fade in */
.ee-chat-body::before {
  content: '';
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  display: block;
  height: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F8F9FA, transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Message list ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-messages {
  padding: 8px 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Each message row */
.ee-chat-message {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  max-width: 88%;
  animation: msgFadeIn 0.22s ease;
}
.ee-chat-message:first-child {
  margin-top: auto;
}
@keyframes msgFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* Bot & admin → left */
.ee-chat-message.bot,
.ee-chat-message.admin {
  align-self: flex-start;
}
/* User → right, reversed */
.ee-chat-message.user {
  align-self: flex-end;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Avatar */
.ee-chat-message .msg-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBDE, #FFF3A0);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,0,0.25);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px; /* align to top of bubble */
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(201,168,0,0.15);
}
.ee-chat-message .msg-avatar img { width: 18px; height: 18px; object-fit: contain; }

/* Bubble */
.ee-chat-message .msg-content {
  padding: 11px 15px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
}

/* Bot bubble */
.ee-chat-message.bot .msg-content,
.ee-chat-message.admin .msg-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #222;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}
/* Admin bubble gets a gold tint */
.ee-chat-message.admin .msg-content {
  background: rgba(255,251,222,0.9);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,0,0.18);
}

/* User bubble */
.ee-chat-message.user .msg-content {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2e1f, #0d1f14);
  color: #f5f5f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(13,31,20,0.3);
}

.ee-chat-message p { margin: 0; }

.msg-time {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ee-chat-message.user .msg-time {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Typing indicator */
.ee-chat-typing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0 16px 10px 52px;
  color: #aaa;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-style: italic;
}
.ee-chat-typing:first-child {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ee-chat-typing::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #C9A800;
  animation: typingDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes typingDot {
  0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ── Profile form ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-profile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ee-chat-profile.hidden { display: none; }
.ee-chat-profile input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid #e4e4e4;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #111;
  background: #fafafa;
  outline: none;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ee-chat-profile input:focus {
  border-color: #C9A800;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,0,0.1);
}
#eeChatStartBtn {
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #C9A800);
  color: #0d1f14;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(201,168,0,0.35);
}
#eeChatStartBtn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,0,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Bottom section (prompts + compose) ────────────────── */
.ee-chat-bottom {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}
.ee-chat-bottom.hidden { display: none; }

/* Quick-prompt chips */
.ee-chat-prompts {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 12px 16px 8px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  background: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ee-chat-prompts::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.ee-chat-prompts button {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 99px;
  color: #555;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.71rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
/* Highlight the first (primary) prompt */
.ee-chat-prompts button:first-child {
  border-color: #C9A800;
  color: #8a6e00;
  background: rgba(255,215,0,0.08);
}
.ee-chat-prompts button:first-child:hover {
  background: rgba(255,215,0,0.18);
  border-color: #b89500;
  color: #5a4700;
}
.ee-chat-prompts button:not(:first-child):hover {
  border-color: #C9A800;
  color: #333;
  background: rgba(255,215,0,0.06);
}

/* Compose area */
.ee-chat-compose {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 8px 14px 14px;
  background: #fff;
}
.ee-chat-compose-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 2px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fafafa;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.ee-chat-compose-box:focus-within {
  border-color: #C9A800;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,0,0.1);
}
#eeChatInput {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 13px 16px 6px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: #111;
  background: transparent;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  resize: none;
  min-height: 50px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
#eeChatInput::placeholder { color: #bbb; }

/* Toolbar inside compose box */
.ee-chat-compose-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 4px 10px 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ee-chat-compose-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.ee-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ccc;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.ee-icon-btn:hover { background: #f0f0f0; color: #888; }

/* Send button — gold to match brand */
.ee-chat-send {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #C9A800);
  color: #0d1f14;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(201,168,0,0.4);
}
.ee-chat-send:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,0,0.55);
}

/* ── Scrollbars inside panel ───────────────────────────── */
.ee-chat-panel ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.ee-chat-panel ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.ee-chat-panel ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(201,168,0,0.3); border-radius: 4px; }

/* ── Mobile fullscreen ─────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ee-chat-panel {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    width: 100%; max-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  .ee-chat {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
  }
}


@media(max-width:900px) {
  .model-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .about-grid,.apply-grid,.contact-grid,.footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .mobile-toggle { display:flex; }
  .nav-links {
    position:fixed; top:76px; left:0; right:0; display:grid; gap:0;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.98); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.2);
    padding:14px 5% 20px; transform:translateY(-130%); opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease; box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .nav-links.active { transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-links li { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
  .nav-links li:last-child { border-bottom:0; padding-top:12px; }
  .nav-links a { display:block; padding:14px 0; }
  .nav-cta { display:inline-block; padding:12px 18px !important; }
}
@media(max-width:600px) {
  nav { height:68px; padding:0 18px; }
  .nav-links { top:68px; }
  .hero { min-height:auto; padding:110px 18px 70px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:clamp(2.45rem, 16vw, 4rem); }
  .hero-actions { width:100%; flex-direction:column; }
  .hero-actions a { width:100%; justify-content:center; }

  section { padding-left:18px; padding-right:18px; }
  .model-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .model-card { min-height:420px; }
  
  /* Compact News Carousel on Mobile */
  .news-grid { 
    display: flex; 
    overflow-x: auto; 
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; 
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
    gap: 16px; 
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding:0 8px 20px;
    margin-left:-8px;
    margin-right:-8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    touch-action:pan-x;
    overscroll-behavior-x:contain;
    cursor:grab;
  }
  .news-grid:active { cursor:grabbing; }
  .news-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .news-card { 
    flex: 0 0 84%;
    min-width:84%;
    scroll-snap-align: center; 
    scroll-snap-stop:always;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .news-thumb { height: 180px; }

  .sponsors-intro { gap:32px; }
  .sponsors-logos { min-width:0; gap:16px; }
  .sponsor-tile { width:112px; height:112px; }
  .sponsors-empty { min-height:116px; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .apply-form { padding:26px 20px; }
  .about-badge { right:10px; bottom:10px; }
}

/* consolidated above */


#sponsors .sec-label { color:var(--gold); }
#sponsors .sec-title { color:white; }
#sponsors .sec-title em { color:var(--gold); }
#sponsors .sec-sub { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.sponsor-tile { background:#050505; }
.sponsor-tile:hover { background:#0c0c0c; }

/* ========== APPLY PAGE ========== */
.text-logo {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.8rem; font-weight:900;
  color:var(--green-deeper); letter-spacing:0.08em;
}
.apply-page main { background:#fffdf4; }
.apply-hero {
  min-height:86vh; padding-top:130px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 360px; gap:58px; align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,#F6FFF1 0%,#FFFCDE 100%);
}
.apply-hero-copy { max-width:680px; }
.apply-hero h1 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.2rem);
  line-height:1.02; margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--text-dark);
}
.apply-hero p {
  font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text-mid); margin-bottom:28px;
}
.vertical-gallery {
  height:620px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(45,106,79,0.16); background:white;
}
.gallery-track {
  display:grid; gap:14px; padding:14px;
  animation:verticalGallery 18s linear infinite;
}
.gallery-track img {
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:3/4; object-fit:cover; border-radius:10px;
}
@keyframes verticalGallery {
  0% { transform:translateY(0); }
  50% { transform:translateY(-38%); }
  100% { transform:translateY(0); }
}
.apply-details,.apply-form-section { background:#fffdf4; }
.compact-center { max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
.requirements-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:42px;
}
.requirement-card {
  background:white; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:10px;
  padding:22px; min-height:190px;
}
.requirement-card h3 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px;
}
.requirement-card p {
  color:var(--text-mid); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.6;
}
.full-apply-form {
  max-width:980px; margin:0 auto; border-radius:12px;
}
.form-heading { margin-bottom:28px; }
.form-heading h2 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:8px;
}
.form-row.three { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1.4fr; }
.full-apply-form .btn-gold {
  width:100%; justify-content:center; border:0; cursor:pointer;
}
.compact-footer { padding-top:28px; padding-bottom:28px; }

@media(max-width:900px) {
  .apply-hero { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; min-height:auto; }
  .vertical-gallery { height:auto; max-height:none; }
  .gallery-track {
    display:flex; overflow-x:auto; animation:none; padding:12px;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  }
  .gallery-track img {
    flex:0 0 46%; min-width:180px; scroll-snap-align:start;
  }
  .requirements-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row.three { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

@media(max-width:600px) {
  /* Full screen mobile chat fix */
  .ee-chat-panel {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  
  body { font-size:14px; }
  section { padding-top:58px; padding-bottom:58px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:2.55rem; line-height:1.05; }
  .hero-desc { font-size:0.92rem; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:28px; }

  .btn-gold,.btn-outline { padding:12px 18px; font-size:0.68rem; }

  .sec-title { font-size:1.75rem; line-height:1.16; }
  .sec-sub { font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.55; }
  .models { min-height:0; padding-top:58px; padding-bottom:58px; }
  .model-grid { gap:16px; margin-top:32px; }
  .model-card { min-height:0; aspect-ratio:3/4; border-radius:8px; }
  .model-overlay { opacity:1; padding:16px; }
  .model-name { font-size:1rem; }
  .model-type,.model-tag { font-size:0.58rem; }
  .about-grid { gap:24px; }
  .about-img-wrap { aspect-ratio:3/4; max-height:420px; }
  .about-values {
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; margin-top:24px;
  }
  .value-chip { padding:10px; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
  .value-chip-icon { width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:7px; }
  .value-chip-icon svg { width:14px; height:14px; }
  .value-chip-text { font-size:0.68rem; line-height:1.25; }
  .news-grid { gap:16px; margin-top:32px; }
  .news-thumb { height:170px; }
  .news-body { padding:16px; }
  .news-headline { font-size:1rem; }
  .news-excerpt { font-size:0.82rem; line-height:1.45; }
  .sponsors { padding-top:58px; padding-bottom:58px; }
  .sponsors-intro { display:block; margin-top:30px; }
  .sponsors-text { min-width:0; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .sponsors-logos {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); min-width:0; gap:10px;
  }
  .sponsor-tile {
    width:100%; height:auto; aspect-ratio:1; padding:10px; border-width:2px;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,215,0,0.08);
  }
  .sponsor-wordmark { font-size:0.68rem; }
  .sponsors-empty {
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    width:100%;
  }
  .contact-grid { gap:14px; margin-top:30px; }
  .contact-card { padding:18px; border-radius:10px; }
  .contact-card-icon { width:34px; height:34px; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .contact-card h3 { font-size:1.05rem; }
  .contact-card p { font-size:0.82rem; line-height:1.45; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .contact-val { font-size:0.85rem; overflow-wrap:anywhere; }
  footer { padding:34px 18px 24px; }
  .footer-top {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px 18px; margin-bottom:30px;
  }
  .footer-brand { grid-column:1 / -1; }
  .footer-brand img { height:42px; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .footer-brand p { font-size:0.76rem; line-height:1.45; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .footer-social a { width:30px; height:30px; }
  .footer-col h5 { font-size:0.62rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom:7px; }
  .footer-col ul li a,.footer-bottom p,.footer-bottom a { font-size:0.72rem; }
  .footer-bottom { align-items:flex-start; padding-top:18px; }
  .apply-hero { padding-top:105px; }
  .apply-hero h1 { font-size:2.5rem; }
  .apply-hero p { font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.55; }
  .gallery-track img { flex-basis:72%; }
  .requirements-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; margin-top:28px; }
  .requirement-card { min-height:0; padding:18px; }
  .full-apply-form { padding:22px 18px; }
}