:root {
  --primary: #c89b3c;
  --bg-dark: #0b0b0d;
  --bg-light: #121216;
  --text: #ffffff;
  --muted: #aaa;
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  --radius: 10px;
  --spacing: 80px;
  --container: 1200px;
}

/* RESET */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
h2,
h3 {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

a{
    text-decoration:none;
}
body {
   font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.top-bar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  z-index: 9999;
}

.top-bar-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.top-item i {
  color: #d4af37;
  margin-right: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.top-item.highlight i {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.top-cta i {
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Optional subtle hover effect */
.top-item:hover i {
  color: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}
.top-item {
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-right: 15px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-item.highlight {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.top-cta {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #d4af37;
  color: #d4af37;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.top-cta:hover {
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #000;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-content {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .top-cta {
    margin-top: 5px;
  }
}

/* NAV */
.navbar {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

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

nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  list-style: none;
}
nav ul li a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
}

/* HERO */
.hero {
    position:relative;
  padding: var(--spacing) 0;
  background-image: url(/assets/img/law-hero-img.webp);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  /* background: radial-gradient(circle, #1a1a1a, #000); */
}
section.hero::after{
    content: '';
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index:1;
}
.hero-grid {
    position:relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  z-index:2;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height:1.2;
}

.hero span {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-btns {
  margin: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.countdown {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.countdown div {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 100px;
}

.countdown strong {
  font-size: 30px;
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.countdown span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
/* BUTTON */
.btn {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn.primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #000;
}

.btn.outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn.full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* SECTIONS */
.section {
  margin: var(--spacing) 0;
}
.section-p {
  padding: var(--spacing) 0;
}
.section.dark {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.dark-bg {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #0c0f16, #05070c);
}
/* GRID */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
}

.card {
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
}

/* award section  */
.awards {
  background: #05070c;
}
.awards h2 {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* CENTERED GRID FIX */
.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Center last row */
.cards .card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: 2 / span 2;
}

/* CARD DESIGN */
.card {
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c0f16, #05070c);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.audience .cards {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
/* subtle glow border effect */
.card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top,
    rgba(200, 155, 60, 0.15),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(200, 155, 60, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ICON */
.card i {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #d4a63a;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;

  /* GOLD GLOW */
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(212, 166, 58, 0.6),
    0 0 20px rgba(212, 166, 58, 0.4);
}

/* TEXT */
.card h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #aaa;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .cards .card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ABOUT */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.about-grid h2 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.features {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature i {
  font-size: 50px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.feature span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* MAIN LAYOUT */
.layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* FORM */
.form-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3a0c0c, #1a0000);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: sticky;
  top: 20px;
}

.form-box input,
.form-box textarea,
.form-box select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}
.form-box select option {
  color: #000;
}
.event-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #0c0f16, #05070c);
}
.event-section .event-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}
.form-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3a0c0c, #1a0000);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group h5 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-box input,
.form-box textarea,
.form-box select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.form-box input:focus,
.form-box textarea:focus,
.form-box select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
}

.file-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.checkbox {
  font-size: 12px;
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 10px;
  gap: 10px;
}
.checkbox input.consent-checkbox {
  width: 20px;
}

.success-msg {
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 12px;
  background: #0f5132;
  color: #d1e7dd;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
/* SECTION TITLE */
.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

/* HIGHLIGHTS */
.highlights {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
}

.highlight {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.highlight i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(200, 155, 60, 0.1);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.highlight h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.highlight p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* JURY */
.jury {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.jury-card {
  background: #111;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  width: calc(33.33% - 13.33px);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.jury-card img {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.jury-card h5 {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.jury-card span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.jury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* FORM */
.form-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3a0c0c, #1a0000);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group h5 {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-box input,
.form-box textarea,
.form-box select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: white;
}

.form-box input:focus,
.form-box textarea:focus,
.form-box select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  outline: none;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .jury {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}
/* CONTACT */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a, #1a1a1a);
  padding: 120px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08),
    transparent 70%
  );
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-family: serif;
  color: #d4af37;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ccc;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-actions {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.btn-call {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #d4af37;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid #d4af37;
  border-radius: 40px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-call:hover {
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .about-grid,
  .layout,
  .contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .form-box {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  nav ul {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}
/* ADD TO CSS */

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.event-meta {
  margin: 15px 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.audience-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.audience-item {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: calc(33.33% - 13.33px);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 13px;
}
     .contact-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a, #111);
  padding: 0px 10px;
  padding-bottom:80px;
  color: #fff;
}

.contact-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items:stretch;
}

/* LEFT */
.contact-left {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.contact-left h3 {
  color: #d4af37;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-family: serif;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-item i {
  color: #d4af37;
  font-size: 18px;
  min-width: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius:50%;
  padding:10px;
}

.contact-item p {
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-item small {
  color: #aaa;
  display: block;
}

.contact-item:hover i {
  color: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}
.contact-item span {
  color: #d4af37;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.contact-item p {
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-item small {
  color: #aaa;
}

/* RIGHT */
.contact-right {
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.contact-right h3 {
  color: #d4af37;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-family: serif;
}

/* FORM */
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form textarea {
  height: 120px;
  resize: none;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 15px;
}

.contact-form button {
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
  background: #b8962e;
}

/* RESPONSIVE IMPROVEMENTS */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero {
    background-position: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-btns,
  .event-meta,
  .countdown {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nav-btn {
    display: none; /* Hide nominate button on small screens to save space */
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cta-section{
      padding:80px 0;
  }
  .highlights {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .highlight {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: calc(50% - 10px);
  }
  .jury-card {
    width: calc(50% - 10px); /* 2 per row on tablets */
  }
  .about-grid h2,
  .about-grid p {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .event-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .top-item.highlight{
        text-align:center;
        display:block;
    }
    .top-cta{
        display:none;
    }
    .hero{
        background-image:url("/assets/img/hero-mobile.jpg")!important;
    }
  .features {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .highlight {
    flex-direction: row;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .highlight i{
      font-size:30px;
  }
  .event-left .audience h2,
  .event-left .jury-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .jury-card {
    width: 100%; /* 1 per row on phones */
  }
  .audience .cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .audience-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .countdown {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .countdown div {
    padding: 10px;
    min-width: 100px;
  }
}