/* ==========================================================================
   1. Root Variables & Global Resets
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
	--primary: #003366;
	--primary-dark: #002244;
	--primary-hover: #002244;
	--secondary: #008080;
	--secondary-hover: #006666;
	--accent: #e67e22;
	--accent-hover: #d35400;
	
	--bg-white: #ffffff;
	--bg-light: #f8fafc;
	--text-main: #1e293b;
	--text-muted: #6b7280;
	--border: #e5e7eb;
	--shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	
	--danger: #c0392b;
	--warning: #e67e22;
	--success: #27ae60;
}

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

body {
	font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
	color: var(--text-main);
	background-color: var(--bg-white);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}

.section-wrapper {
	padding: 4rem 0;
	position: relative;
}

.container {
	max-width: 1200px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Section Backgrounds */
.bg-about { background: white; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.bg-dates-venue { background: #f1f5f9; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.bg-fees { background: white; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.bg-awards { background: #f8fafc; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }
.bg-target { background: #ffffff; }

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-title-wrapper {
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section-title {
	font-size: 2rem;
	
	color: var(--primary);
	margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: var(--text-muted);
	margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Complete XPO Interactive Theme Hero Stylesheet (Preserved Exactly)
   ========================================================================== */
.xpo-hero-section {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	min-height: 650px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: #0b0f19;
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

/* --- 4 Image Background Slider Stage --- */
.xpo-slider-bg {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 1;
}

.xpo-slide {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 6s ease-out;
	transform: scale(1.08);
	z-index: 1;
}

.xpo-slide.active {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	transform: scale(1);
	z-index: 2;
}

/* Semi-Transparent Dark Overlay */
.xpo-hero-overlay {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.55) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.85) 100%);
	z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Foreground Content Container --- */
.xpo-hero-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
	max-width: 980px;
	width: 100%;
	text-align: center;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Kicker Badge & Titles */
.xpo-badge-kicker {
	display: inline-block;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	color: #38bdf8;
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 6px 18px;
	border-radius: 30px;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.xpo-hero-title {
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.15;
	color: #ffffff;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
	letter-spacing: -0.5px;
	text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Container alignment */
.xpo-hero-subtitle {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
	max-width: 850px;
}

/* Semi-transparent background pill container for high contrast and readability */
.xpo-organizer-pill {
	display: inline-block;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65); /* Matches dark hero meta container */
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	color: #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
	text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.xpo-organizer-pill strong {
	color: #38bdf8; /* Vibrant highlight color matching header kicker badge */
	font-weight: 700;
}

.xpo-hero-subtitle strong {
	color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Event Details Metadata Bar --- */
.xpo-meta-bar {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: 40px;
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: #f1f5f9;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.xpo-meta-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}

/* Metadata Icons - Vivid Emerald Green */
.xpo-meta-item svg {
	color: #10b981;
}

.xpo-meta-sep {
	color: #64748b;
}

/* --- Countdown Grid --- */
.xpo-countdown-grid {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.xpo-cd-item {
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
	border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
	min-width: 85px;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Countdown Numbers - Soft Amber / Gold */
.xpo-cd-num {
	display: block;
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #f59e0b;
	line-height: 1;
}

.xpo-cd-lbl {
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	color: #94a3b8;
	margin-top: 4px;
	display: block;
}

/* --- Action CTA Buttons --- */
.xpo-action-buttons {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Register Button - High-Impact Electric Coral Gradient */
.btn-xpo-primary {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #e11d48 100%);
	color: #ffffff !important;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
	border-radius: 6px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-xpo-primary:hover {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.6);
}

/* Abstract Submission Button */
.btn-xpo-secondary {
	background: transparent;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
	border-radius: 6px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-xpo-secondary:hover {
	background: #ffffff;
	color: #0f172a !important;
	border-color: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Slider Arrow Controls --- */
.xpo-nav-arrow {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	z-index: 4;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #ffffff;
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.xpo-nav-arrow:hover {
	background: #f43f5e;
	border-color: #f43f5e;
}

.xpo-prev { left: 1.5rem; }
.xpo-next { right: 1.5rem; }

/* --- Pagination Dots --- */
.xpo-dots-wrapper {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 2rem;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	z-index: 4;
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
}

.xpo-dot {
	width: 12px;
	height: 12px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
	border-radius: 50%;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.xpo-dot.active {
	background: #f59e0b;
	width: 32px;
	border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Symposium Layout & Card Grid Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Info Grid Layout */
.info-grid {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 1.5rem;
}

.flex-card {
	flex: 1 1 300px;
}

.card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border, #e5e7eb);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.5rem;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow, 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

/* Card Icons & Headers */
.card-header-flex {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-title-reset {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary, #003366);
}

.icon-wrapper-circle {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	min-width: 38px;
	min-height: 38px;
	background-color: #e6f0fa;
	border-radius: 50%;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svg-icon-md {
	display: block;
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	min-width: 20px;
	min-height: 20px;
}

.svg-icon-sm {
	display: block;
	width: 18px;
	height: 18px;
}

.svg-icon-lg {
	display: block;
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	min-width: 22px;
	min-height: 22px;
}

/* Important Dates Highlights */
.card-dates-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.85rem;
}

.card-dates-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.highlight-deadline-warning {
	background-color: #fff4e6;
	border-left: 3px solid #e67e22;
	padding: 6px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.highlight-text-warning {
	color: #b35400;
}

.badge-tag-warning {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	background: #e67e22;
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 1px 6px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-left: 4px;
}

.highlight-deadline-danger {
	background-color: #fdeeee;
	border-left: 3px solid #c0392b;
	padding: 6px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.highlight-text-danger {
	color: #962d22;
}

.badge-tag-danger {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	background: #c0392b;
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 1px 6px;
	border-radius: 3px;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-left: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Registration Categories & Fees Section (Professional Eye-Catching Style)
   ========================================================================== */

.card-fees-wrapper {
	width: 100%;
	flex: 1 1 100%;
	margin-top: 1rem;
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
	background: #ffffff;
	padding: 2.25rem;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175));
}

.fee-header-banner {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002244 0%, #003366 50%, #008080 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
	border-radius: 14px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
}

.fee-header-banner h3 {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.35rem;	
	color: #ffffff;
	letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.fee-header-icon-box {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.fee-tiers-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
	gap: 1.75rem;
	align-items: stretch;
}

.fee-card-tier {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 1.75rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: space-between;
	position: relative;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175));
}

.fee-card-tier:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175));
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.fee-card-tier.popular-tier {
	border: 2px solid #008080;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4fbfb 100%);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.18);
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

.fee-card-tier.popular-tier:hover {
	transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25);
}

.popular-badge-floating {
	position: absolute;
	top: -14px;
	right: 20px;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008080 0%, #006666 100%);
	color: #ffffff;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.8px;
	padding: 4px 14px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3);
}

.fee-card-header {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: flex-start;
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	gap: 0.75rem;
}

.fee-card-header h4 {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	color: var(--primary, #003366);
	font-weight: 700;
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.fee-card-badge-internal {
	background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
	color: var(--primary, #003366);
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	padding: 4px 10px;
	border-radius: 20px;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fee-card-desc {
	font-size: 0.98rem;	
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
	min-height: 42px;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.fee-price-breakdown {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
}

.fee-price-breakdown.highlight-bg {
	background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.2);
}

.fee-row {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	
	
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.fee-row-divider {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	
	
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
	border-bottom: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

.fee-price-breakdown.highlight-bg .fee-row-divider {
	border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3);
}

.fee-total-row {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: baseline;
	padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.fee-total-label {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--primary, #003366);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.fee-total-amount {
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	color: var(--primary-dark, #002244);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.fee-total-amount.highlight-color {
	color: var(--secondary, #008080);
}

.rupee-symbol {
	font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}

.accommodation-callout {
	margin-top: 2rem;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf5 0%, #ecf6f6 100%);
	border-left: 5px solid var(--accent, #e67e22);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 1rem;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.06);
}

.accommodation-icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 2px;
}

.fee-note {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #4b5563;
	line-height: 1.5;
}

.fee-note-heading {
	color: #b35400;
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Targeted Participants Section
   ========================================================================== */

.targeted-card {
	border-top: 4px solid #003366;
	background: #ffffff;
	padding: 2rem;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
	border-radius: 8px;
}

.participant-item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	align-items: flex-start;
}

.participant-item:not(:last-child) {
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.participant-icon-circle {
	background: #eef2f7;
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	min-width: 42px;
	min-height: 42px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.participant-title {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.participant-title.blue {
	color: #003366;
}

.participant-title.teal {
	color: #008080;
}

.participant-text {
	color: #2c3e50;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
}

.section-divider {
	border: 0;
	border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Professional Image Background & Overlay Styles for Left Panel
   ========================================================================== */

.bg-awards-side {
	background: #f8fafc;
	padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.awards-split-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175));
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left Section: Image Background Container */
.awards-left-media.awards-media-bg-img {
	position: relative;
	background-image: url('../images/rgcb_bric_new1.png');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark Semi-Transparent Gradient Overlay */
.awards-media-overlay-bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg, 
		rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.94) 0%, 
		rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.88) 40%, 
		rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.82) 75%,
		rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%
	);
	z-index: 1;
}

/* Foreground Container above Overlay */
.awards-pro-container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
	width: 100%;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Frosted Glass Cards over Image Overlay */
.awards-pro-card {
	position: relative;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
	backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 1.1rem;
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.awards-pro-card:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Accent Lighting Glows */
.awards-pro-glow {
	position: absolute;
	width: 120px;
	height: 120px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	filter: blur(25px);
	pointer-events: none;
	top: -20px;
	right: -20px;
	opacity: 0.35;
}

.glow-teal { background: #008080; }
.glow-amber { background: #e67e22; }

/* Icon Styling */
.awards-pro-icon-box {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	min-width: 52px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.awards-pro-icon-box.theme-teal {
	background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25);
	color: #2dd4bf;
	border: 1px solid rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.4);
}

.awards-pro-icon-box.theme-amber {
	background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.25);
	color: #fb923c;
	border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.4);
}

/* Text & Tag Styling */
.awards-pro-details {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2px;
}

.awards-pro-tag {
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.8px;
	display: inline-block;
}

.awards-pro-tag.tag-teal { color: #2dd4bf; }
.awards-pro-tag.tag-amber { color: #fb923c; }

.awards-pro-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #ffffff;
	letter-spacing: -0.2px;
	text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.awards-pro-desc {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: #e2e8f0;
	line-height: 1.4;
	text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Status Pill */
.awards-status-pill {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
	backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	color: #38bdf8;
	padding: 8px 16px;
	border-radius: 30px;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.4px;
	margin-top: 0.25rem;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Right Content Layout */
.awards-right-content {
	padding: 2.5rem;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: center;
}

.awards-section-header {
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.awards-kicker-tag {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	color: var(--secondary, #008080);
	display: block;
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.awards-main-title {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	color: var(--primary, #003366);	
	letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.awards-stacked-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 1.25rem;
}

.award-side-item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 1.25rem;
	padding: 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 14px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	background: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175));
	transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.award-side-item:hover {
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
	transform: translateY(-3px); /* Subtle elevate effect on hover */
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.175)); /* Large shadow appears only on hover */
}

.award-side-icon {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	min-width: 44px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-side-item.theme-amber .award-side-icon {
	background: #fef3c7;
	color: #d97706;
}

.award-side-item.theme-teal .award-side-icon {
	background: #ccfbf1;
	color: #0d9488;
}

.award-side-text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 0.35rem;
}

.award-side-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 0.75rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.award-side-meta h4 {
	margin: 0;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: var(--primary, #003366);
	font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-mini-tag {
	font-size: 0.7rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	padding: 2px 10px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.badge-mini-tag.tag-amber {
	background: #fff7ed;
	color: #c2410c;
}

.badge-mini-tag.tag-teal {
	background: #f0fdf4;
	color: #047857;
}

.award-side-text p {
	margin: 0;		
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive Override for Split Card */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
	.awards-split-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. About Layout Helper Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.about-main-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
	gap: 3rem;
	align-items: center;
}

.section-kicker-badge {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	color: var(--secondary);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-main-heading {
	font-size: 2rem;
	
	line-height: 1.3;
	color: var(--primary);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gradient-text {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-hero-quote {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary);
	padding-left: 1rem;
	margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
	font-style: italic;
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: #334155;
}

.highlight {
	color: var(--primary);
	font-weight: 600;
}

.about-prose p {
	margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
	
}

.about-media-right {
	position: relative;
}

.about-image-card {
	position: relative;
}

.image-wrapper {
	border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Clean white border frame */
    border: 8px solid #ffffff;
    /* Soft elevation for depth */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-image-card:hover .image-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16), 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

.about-hero-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	display: block;
}

.floating-stat-card {
	position: absolute;
	background: #ffffff;
	padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.85rem;
	z-index: 2;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.card-bottom { bottom: -15px; left: -15px; }
.stat-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat-value { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-main); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
	.about-main-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.xpo-nav-arrow { 
		display: none; 
	}
	.xpo-hero-section { 
		padding: 3rem 1rem; 
	}
}