/* ==========================================================================
   SUPERIOR EVENT VENTURES LLC — OFFICIAL BRAND DESIGN SYSTEM
   "Connecting Businesses & Communities"
   Exact Palette:
     Dark Navy:     #062B4C
     Main Blue:     #006FAE
     Bright Aqua:   #12B9E8
     Light Aqua:    #42D5EF
     Shiny Gold:    #D4A62A
     Gold Highlight:#FFD966
     Deep Gold:     #9A6900
     White:         #FFFFFF
     Header Surface:#F3FBFD
     Footer Surface:#EAF8FC
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Cinzel:wght@600;700;800&family=Cabinet+Grotesk:wght@700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Core Colors */
  --navy: #062B4C;
  --navy-deep: #031B30;
  --navy-soft: #0C3860;
  --blue: #006FAE;
  --blue-hover: #005a8f;
  --aqua: #12B9E8;
  --aqua-light: #42D5EF;
  --aqua-tint: #E8F9FD;
  --gold: #D4A62A;
  --gold-highlight: #FFD966;
  --gold-deep: #9A6900;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Surfaces & Backgrounds (Engineered around official logo visibility) */
  --header-bg: #F3FBFD;
  --footer-bg: #EAF8FC;
  --surface-white: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-ice: #F8FCFE;
  --surface-pale-aqua: #F0FAFD;
  --surface-card: #FFFFFF;
  --surface-card-hover: #F8FCFE;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #062B4C;
  --text-body: #1E3E5C;
  --text-muted: #51718D;
  --text-light: #8BA8C2;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Brand Gradients */
  --gradient-navy: linear-gradient(135deg, #062B4C 0%, #006FAE 100%);
  --gradient-blue-aqua: linear-gradient(135deg, #006FAE 0%, #12B9E8 60%, #42D5EF 100%);
  --gradient-aqua-btn: linear-gradient(135deg, #006FAE 0%, #12B9E8 100%);
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #9A6900 0%, #D4A62A 50%, #FFD966 85%, #D4A62A 100%);
  --gradient-gold-subtle: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,166,42,0.15) 0%, rgba(212,166,42,0.8) 50%, rgba(212,166,42,0.15) 100%);
  --gradient-hero-overlay: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.88) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.72) 50%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.94) 100%);
  --gradient-card-overlay: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0) 30%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.85) 100%);

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-subtle: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.08);
  --border-aqua: rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.22);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 166, 42, 0.35);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 166, 42, 0.25);
  --shadow-aqua: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.25);

  /* Layout Spacing */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --container-max: 1280px;

  /* Typography System */
  --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-sm {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-pale {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale-aqua);
}

.section-ice {
  background-color: var(--surface-ice);
}

/* Section Header Editorial Style */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-eyebrow.gold {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-eyebrow.aqua {
  color: var(--aqua);
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: currentColor;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
}

.section-desc.light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

/* Gold Accents & Highlights */
.gold-text {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  margin: 18px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 166, 42, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CALL TO ACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-aqua-btn);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.28);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005a8f 0%, #0ea3ce 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary-light:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 166, 42, 0.4);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP NOTIFICATION BAR & ANNOUNCEMENT
   ========================================================================== */

.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 7px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.15);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.top-bar-tag {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-bar-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--aqua-light);
}

.cms-toggle-pill {
  background: rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--aqua);
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cms-toggle-pill:hover {
  background: var(--aqua);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY HEADER — PRESERVING FULL LOGO VISIBILITY
   Surface: #F3FBFD (Pale Aqua)
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--header-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.04);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding-top: 4px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.08);
  background-color: rgba(243, 251, 253, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 90px;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-container {
  height: 74px;
}

/* Logo Presentation */
.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 0;
  outline: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.05));
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo-img {
  height: 50px;
}

/* Main Navigation */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-link.active::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  right: -8px;
}

/* Header Action CTA */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1100;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: block;
}

.mobile-nav-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--header-bg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open .mobile-nav-content {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
}

.hero-background-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.38;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 10s ease;
}

.hero-section:hover .hero-background-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.45) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.95) 75%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-badge-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(66, 213, 239, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-highlight);
  animation: pulse-gold 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aqua-light);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42D5EF 0%, #12B9E8 50%, #FFD966 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-highlight);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stat-value {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hero-stat-value span {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 5%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 2;
}

.scroll-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
  animation: scroll-slide 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scroll-slide {
  0% { transform: scaleX(0.2); transform-origin: left; }
  50% { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(0.2); transform-origin: right; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEXT EVENT INFORMATION STRIP
   ========================================================================== */

.next-event-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #062B4C 0%, #006FAE 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.2);
}

.strip-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.strip-badge {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.strip-event-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.strip-event-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.strip-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.strip-item i, .strip-item svg {
  color: var(--aqua-light);
}

.strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL SPLIT SECTION (INTRODUCTION)
   ========================================================================== */

.intro-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-text-column {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.micro-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  background: rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.intro-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.intro-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.intro-image-column {
  position: relative;
}

.intro-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
}

.intro-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.intro-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.floating-badge-number {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.floating-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — EDITORIAL PROCESS TIMELINE
   01 CURATE -> 02 PROMOTE -> 03 CONNECT -> 04 GROW
   ========================================================================== */

.how-it-works-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-ice);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--aqua) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-aqua);
}

.step-number-bubble {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  color: var(--gold-highlight);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.2);
}

.process-step-card:hover .step-number-bubble {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED BLACK FRIDAY MARKET SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.featured-market-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062B4C 0%, #031B30 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-market-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.featured-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-market-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.featured-market-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-market-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.featured-vendor-types-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.vendor-type-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.vendor-type-pill svg, .vendor-type-pill i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.featured-media-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(66, 213, 239, 0.25);
}

.featured-media-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.featured-media-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-overlay-box {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.95) 80%);
  padding: 30px;
}

.featured-date-time-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPCOMING EVENTS DISCOVERY (CARDS & FILTERS)
   ========================================================================== */

.events-discovery-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale-aqua);
}

.events-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.08);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.events-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--surface-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.events-search-box input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Event Cards Grid */
.events-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.event-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--border-aqua);
}

.event-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.event-card:hover .event-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.event-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.25);
}

.event-vendor-count-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.event-card-body {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-card-date-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.event-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-card-mall {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.event-card-mall svg, .event-card-mall i {
  color: var(--aqua);
}

.event-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MICHIGAN NETWORK & SCALABLE EXPANSION MAP
   ========================================================================== */

.network-section {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.network-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.expansion-progression {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.progression-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.progression-step.active {
  background: rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--aqua);
}

.progression-tag {
  background: var(--navy-soft);
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.3);
}

.progression-step.active .progression-tag {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border: none;
}

.progression-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.progression-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Michigan Map Visual Container */
.map-visual-container {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.25) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.8) 70%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.25);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.michigan-svg-map {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

.map-location-pin {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.map-location-pin:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.map-legend {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.legend-dot-gold {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold-highlight);
}

.legend-dot-aqua {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--aqua);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--aqua);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VENDOR VALUE PROPOSITION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.vendor-feature-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
}

.vendor-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.benefit-card {
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--surface-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-color: var(--border-aqua);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.1);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.benefit-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GUEST & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.guest-feature-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-pale-aqua);
}

.guest-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VENDOR CATEGORIES SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.categories-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-white);
}

.categories-scroll-wrapper {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.category-card {
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--surface-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.category-card:hover {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-color: var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.category-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon-box {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.category-subtext {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.category-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 32px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE SUPERIOR DIFFERENCE (STATISTICS & ARCHITECTURE)
   ========================================================================== */

.superior-difference-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062B4C 0%, #08345C 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.stats-grid-quad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.stat-quad-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-quad-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--aqua);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.stat-quad-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-highlight);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-quad-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pillars-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.pillar-item svg {
  color: var(--aqua-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pillar-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MALL PARTNERSHIP STORY (SUMMIT LEASING)
   ========================================================================== */

.partnership-section {
  background-color: var(--surface-ice);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.partnership-box {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-aqua);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.partner-visual-diagram {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.3);
}

.diagram-block {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.diagram-plus {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.diagram-result {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAILING LIST / NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.newsletter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006FAE 0%, #062B4C 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.newsletter-box {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER — MUST USE LIGHT/PALE AQUA SURFACE (#EAF8FC)
   To guarantee maximum contrast & clarity for official logo
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--footer-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-body);
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.05));
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE SPECIFIC: EVENTS DIRECTORY & DETAIL
   ========================================================================== */

.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.3) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.95) 70%);
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.event-detail-hero-box {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.event-info-spec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: var(--surface-pale-aqua);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
}

.event-spec-item {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
}

.event-spec-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.event-spec-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.event-spec-val {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.event-spec-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.event-detail-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 48px;
}

.event-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 24px 0 36px;
}

.event-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.event-highlight-item svg {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Secondary Location Module */
.secondary-location-box {
  background: var(--surface-ice);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE SPECIFIC: FOR VENDORS (5-STEP PROCESS & APPLICATION FORM)
   ========================================================================== */

.vendor-steps-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 48px 0;
}

.vendor-timeline-step {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vendor-timeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.timeline-step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-step-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Vendor Application Form Container */
.form-card-container {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: #D32F2F;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: var(--surface-ice);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-notice-box {
  background: rgba(0, 111, 174, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--blue);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Success Modal / State */
.success-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 32px;
  background: var(--surface-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--aqua);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.success-icon-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE CMS / ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SIMULATOR (REQUIREMENTS 31 & 32)
   ========================================================================== */

.cms-preview-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  z-index: 1200;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.cms-preview-drawer.open {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cms-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: rgba(3, 27, 48, 0.9);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.2);
}

.cms-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy-deep);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cms-body {
  padding: 28px 32px;
}

.cms-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

.cms-card-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
}

.cms-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 185, 232, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cms-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--aqua-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL POPUP SYSTEM (ATTENDANCE & QUICK FORMS)
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: var(--surface-white);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 43, 76, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--surface-pale-aqua);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .process-grid::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .stats-grid-quad {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .vendor-steps-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-header {
    height: auto;
  }
  .header-container {
    height: 76px;
  }
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }
  .split-grid,
  .featured-market-container,
  .network-grid,
  .vendor-split-grid,
  .guest-split-grid,
  .event-detail-content-grid,
  .partnership-box,
  .cms-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .event-info-spec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .event-spec-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-aqua);
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pillars-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .strip-event-details {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .events-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid-quad {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .categories-scroll-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vendor-steps-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-grid-2, .form-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .event-info-spec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AGENCY-GRADE ONLOAD & SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   "Connecting Businesses & Communities"
   Restrained, editorial, silky-smooth 60fps transitions.
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Page Load Top Shimmer Progress Bar */
.page-load-shimmer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold), var(--aqua), var(--aqua-light));
  z-index: 9999;
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: loadProgress 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes loadProgress {
  0% { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 1; }
  85% { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* 2. Header Onload Slide Down */
.site-header {
  animation: headerDropIn 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.top-bar {
  animation: topBarSlide 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes topBarSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-100%); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes headerDropIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-24px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* 3. Hero Section Staggered Onload Sequence */
.hero-badge-strip {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.85s 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-title {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.95s 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-tagline {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.85s 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-description {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.85s 0.54s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-actions {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.9s 0.68s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 0.9s 0.82s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.scroll-indicator {
  animation: heroItemFadeUp 1s 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.next-event-strip {
  animation: stripFadeIn 0.9s 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes heroItemFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes stripFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* 4. Page View Transition */
.page-view.active {
  animation: pageTransition 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes pageTransition {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* 5. Universal Scroll Reveal Engine */
.reveal,
.reveal-up,
.reveal-left,
.reveal-right,
.reveal-scale,
.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-up {
  transform: translateY(36px);
}

.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-36px);
}

.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(36px);
}

.reveal-scale {
  transform: scale(0.93);
}

/* Active Revealed States */
.reveal.is-revealed,
.reveal-up.is-revealed,
.reveal-left.is-revealed,
.reveal-right.is-revealed,
.reveal-scale.is-revealed,
.reveal-stagger.is-revealed > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

/* Stagger Delays for Grids and Lists */
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.27s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.41s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.62s; }
.reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.69s; }

/* 6. Button Hover Micro-Interactions */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    60deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

/* 7. Michigan Map Pulse Animations */
.map-location-pin circle:first-child {
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: pinPulse 2.4s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
}

@keyframes pinPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; }
}

/* 8. Accessibility: Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}