/* ========================================================== */
/* 1. CONFIG: Variables, Resets & Base Styles */
/* ========================================================== */

:root {
    /* --- ELEGANT DARK THEME COLORS --- */
    --color-accent: #ff1493;
    /* NEW: Vibrant Teal/Aqua (The main accent/CTA) */
    --color-background-base: #000000;
    /* NEW: Very Dark Slate/Navy (Main Background) */
    --color-gold: #ff1493;
    /* Keep Fuchsia/Pink for strong contrast/funky highlights */
    --color-text-dark: #EAEAEA;
    /* NEW: Very Light Gray (Default text on dark background) */
    --color-white: #1C1E26;
    /* NEW: Use the dark background color where white was used for backgrounds/containers */
    --color-text-muted: #9AA3B4;
    /* NEW: Muted Slate Gray (Muted text/subheadings) */

    /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
    --font-heading: "Neue Haas Grotesk Text", Sans-serif;
    --font-body: "Neue Haas Grotesk Text", Sans-serif;

    /* --- SPACING & TRANSITIONS --- */
    --spacing-lg: 4rem;
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* Headings already use the logo font variable */
h1,
h2,
h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: color var(--transition-speed);
}

a:hover {
    color: rgb(250, 184, 3);
}

/* --- Layout Base --- */
.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

/* --- Utility Classes --- */
.u-text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
}

/* ========================================================== */
/* 2. REUSABLE BLOCKS (Buttons) */
/* ========================================================== */

/* --- BLOCK: Button (.button) --- */
.button {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    /* NEW: Apply heading font */
    padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed);
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- MODIFIER: Primary Button (Fuchsia/White) --- */
.button--primary {
    background: #fe1493;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE - Text on gold should be dark/white */
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* --- MODIFIER: Secondary Button (Outline Accent) --- */
.button--secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ========================================================== */
/* 3. HTML STRUCTURE STYLES (HEADER, HERO, SECTIONS) */
/* ========================================================== */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* A. HEADER SECTION (header) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Header (.header) --- */
.header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 5%;
    background-color: black;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Logo (.header__logo) --- */
.header__logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    /* NEW: Explicitly use the heading font */
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* --- BLOCK: Navigation (.nav) --- */
.header__nav {
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin: 0 2rem;
}

.nav__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.nav__item {
    margin-left: 1.8rem;
}

.nav__link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    /* NEW: Apply heading font */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    color: #EAEAEA;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__item--active .nav__link {
    color: #ff1493;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Header --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .header {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .header__nav {
        margin: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav__list {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .nav__item {
        margin: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* B. HERO SECTION (section#home) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Hero (.hero) (Desktop) --- */
.hero {
    height: 90vh;
    /* Default desktop background */
    /* UPDATED IMAGE PATH and slightly darkened final gradient value (0.9) for better contrast */
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(28, 30, 38, 0.4), rgba(28, 30, 38, 0.4)), url('./../assets/images/hero_bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: right center;
    /* CHANGED POSITION to frame the content better */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    padding-left: 5%;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Hero Content (.hero__content) (Desktop) --- */
.hero__content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero__content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero__content p {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    color: #F0F0F0;
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Hero --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero {
        padding-left: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero__content {
        max-width: 90%;
    }

    .hero__content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 80vh;
        /* BACKGROUND: Using the new hero_banner.jpg for mobile. Increased gradient opacity for text visibility. */
        /* DARK MODE CHANGE - Darker gradient for text visibility on dark background */
        background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28, 30, 38, 0.4), rgba(28, 30, 38, 0.4)), url('./../assets/images/hero_bg_m.jpg');
        background-size: cover;
        /* IMAGE POSITION: Right-aligned and at the bottom */
        background-position: right bottom;

        /* FLEX ALIGNMENT */
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* FIX: Content aligned to the TOP */
        padding-top: 5%;
        padding-left: 5%;
        padding-right: 5%;
        padding-bottom: 5%;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .hero__content {
        max-width: 100%;
        /* FINAL FIX: Limit the height to prevent merging with the image */
        max-height: 40%;
        margin-bottom: auto;
    }

    .hero__content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero__content p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* C. ENTRIES OPEN SECTION (section#entries-open) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Entries Open Announcement (.entries-open) --- */
.entries-open {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

.entries-open__title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: white;
    /* Fuchsia title */
}

.entries-open__content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.entries-open__content strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Funky Quote Style */
.awards__quote {
    margin: 3rem 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    quotes: "“" "”" "‘" "’";
}

.awards__quote::before {
    content: open-quote;
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 0.1;
    margin-right: 15px;
    vertical-align: -20px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* --- Category Grid (.entries-open__categories) --- */
.entries-open__categories {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.categories__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.entry-card {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #1C1E26;
    /* Dark slate background */
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia line top */
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.entry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.5);
    /* Neon glow effect on hover */
}

.entry-card__icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.entry-card h4 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.entry-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.entries-open__cta {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Entries Open --- */
/* (Relies on general grid layout responsiveness) */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* D. TICKETS & VENUE SECTION (section#tickets) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Tickets Section (.tickets) --- */
.tickets {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: black;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

.tickets__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.tickets__content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.tickets__details {
    /* Left column - venue/event details */
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.tickets__key-info {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tickets__pricing {
    /* Right column - pricing and CTA */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.tickets__pricing h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia */
}

.pricing__detail,
.pricing__eligibility {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.tickets__cta {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    /* Full width button */
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Tickets --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* Mobile stack for Tickets section */
    .tickets__content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .tickets__details {
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .tickets__pricing {
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* E. CUSTOMER JUDGING SECTION (section#customer-judging) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Judging Process (.judging-process) --- */
.judging-process {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    /* Use dark base for contrast against mid-tone sections */
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Funky accent line */
    text-align: center;
}

.judging-process h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.judging-process h3 {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.judging-process p {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.judging-process__header-meta {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    display: block;
}

/* --- Sponsor Logo Row (.sponsors-logo-row) --- */
.sponsors-logo-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    /* Reduced gap for mobile */
    margin: 2rem 0;
    /* Add vertical spacing */
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* Allows logos to wrap onto a new line if needed */
}

.sponsor-logo {
    /* Set a max-height to control size consistently */
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    /* Allows width to scale with height */
    /* filter: invert(1); */
    /* Lighten logos for dark background */
    transition: filter 0.3s;
}

.sponsors-logo-row a:hover .sponsor-logo {
    filter: invert(0) brightness(1.2);
    /* Darken/brighten slightly on hover */
}


/* List Styling (How it works & How we protect the vote) */
.judging-list {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
    list-style-position: inside;
    /* To align numbers/bullets inside the container */
    padding-left: 0;
}

.judging-list.ordered-list {
    list-style-type: none;
    /* Remove default numbering */
    counter-reset: step-counter;
}

.judging-list.ordered-list li {
    counter-increment: step-counter;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.judging-list.ordered-list li::before {
    content: counter(step-counter) ".";
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.judging-list.security-list {
    list-style: none;
    /* Remove default bullets */
}

.judging-list.security-list li {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
    /* Space for custom bullet */
}

.judging-list.security-list li::before {
    content: "🔒";
    /* Custom lock icon */
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Why it matters section */
.judging-matter {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    /* Mid-tone dark contrast */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    border-radius: 5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.judging-matter h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Timeline Styling */
.judging-timeline {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.judging-timeline h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-align: center;
}

.judging-timeline ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.judging-timeline li {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-left: 3px solid #790443;
    padding-left: 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.judging-timeline li::before {
    content: "●";
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: -9px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    line-height: 1;
}

.judging-timeline strong {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Judging Process --- */
/* (No specific media queries found) */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* F. VOTING FORM SECTION (section.voting-form-section) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Voting Form Section (.voting-form-section) --- */
.voting-form-section {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    /* Ensures the form section has a dark background */
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.voting-form-section__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    /* Teal/Aqua */
}

.voting-form-section__meta {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia date range */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.voting-form-section__intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 3rem auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Voting Form Section --- */
/* (See form styles in Part 4) */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* G. SPONSORSHIP INFO: "BECOME PART OF A TRULY LOCAL CELEBRATION!" (section#why-sponsor / .sponsorship-info) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Sponsorship Info (.sponsorship-info) - Existing --- */
.sponsorship-info {
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

.sponsorship-info__title {
    /* This will be the "Become Part of a Truly Local Celebration!" H2 */
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.sponsorship-info__content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    /* **FIXED: Centered the paragraph text** */
}

.sponsorship-info__content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.sponsorship-info__content strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* --- NEW: Subtitle Style (.sponsorship-info__subtitle) --- */
.sponsorship-info__subtitle {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia/Pink */
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* --- NEW: CTA Button Style (.sponsorship-info__cta) --- */
.sponsorship-info__cta {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Sponsorship Info --- */
/* (No specific media queries found) */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* H. SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS SECTION (section.sponsorship-benefits) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Sponsorship Benefits (.sponsorship-benefits) - Existing --- */
.sponsorship-benefits {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

.sponsorship-benefits__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: left;
}

.benefit-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia Accent */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    /* Slightly darker mid-tone for visual pop */
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.benefit-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia Accent on icon */
}

.benefit-card h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.benefit-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Sponsorship Benefits --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    /* Mobile stack for Sponsorship Benefits section */
    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* I. REMAINING SPONSORSHIP SECTION (section#remaining-sponsorship) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Remaining Sponsorship (.remaining-sponsorship) - Existing --- */
.remaining-sponsorship {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    /* Mid-tone dark background */
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 4px solid #ff1493;
}

.remaining-sponsorship__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.remaining-sponsorship__intro {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.opportunities-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: left;
}

.opportunity-item {
    padding: 0;
    /* Remove initial padding */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Slightly more rounded corners for 'funky' look */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Important for header background */
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.opportunity-item:hover {
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 4px var(--color-gold);
    /* Funky border effect on hover */
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.opportunity-item__header {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fe1493, #e57ce5);
    /* Teal/Aqua gradient */
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.opportunity-item__header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE - Use dark text on the light gradient header */
    color: var(--color-background-base);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.opportunity-item__icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-right: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.opportunity-item__content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.opportunity-item__content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Remaining Sponsorship --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .opportunities-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* J. FAQs SECTION (section.faqs) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: FAQ Section (.faqs) --- */
.faqs {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.faqs__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia title */
}

/* --- ACCORDION STYLES --- */
.accordion {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.accordion__item {
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Hide overflow for clean shadow */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* IMPORTANT ITEM - Guidelines */
.accordion__item--important {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 144, 239, 0.2);
    /* Pink glow effect */
}

.accordion__toggle {
    display: none;
    /* Hide the actual checkbox */
}

.accordion__header {
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background-color: white;
    /* Teal/Aqua background */
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE - Text on light accent should be dark */
    color: var(--color-background-base);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    /* For the arrow */
}

.accordion__header:hover {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #fda1ff;
    /* Slightly darker teal on hover */
}

.accordion__icon {
    margin-right: 15px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Arrow/Plus Sign Toggle */
.accordion__header::after {
    content: '▶';
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia arrow */
}

/* State when checked (expanded) */
.accordion__toggle:checked+.accordion__header::after {
    content: '▼';
    /* Change to down arrow */
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.accordion__content {
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #2D303B;
    /* Mid-tone dark color for content area */
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.accordion__toggle:checked~.accordion__content {
    max-height: 500px;
    /* Arbitrarily large enough height */
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.accordion__content p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.guidelines-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.guidelines-list li {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.guidelines-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for FAQs --- */
/* (No specific media queries found) */


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* H. NYE MASQUERADE PROMO (section#nye-masquerade / .nye-masquerade-promo) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

.nye-masquerade-promo {
    background-color: #1C1E26;
    /* Dark slate background for contrast */
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Funky accent line */
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertically align image and content */
}

/* --- IMAGE STYLING: Professional & Attractive Effect --- */
.nye-masquerade-promo__image-col {
    order: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;

    /* REMOVED the aggressive filter */

    /* New: Subtle, professional box shadow with a touch of glow */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.4);

    /* 3. Transition for smooth hover effect */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.5s;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__image:hover {
    /* Reveals the full image quality */
    transform: scale(1.03);
    /* Slight zoom for attractive effect */
    /* Stronger, more dramatic glow on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 25px var(--color-gold);
}

/* --- CONTENT STYLING --- */
.nye-masquerade-promo__content-col {
    order: 2;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__subtitle {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__title {
    color: white;
    /* Force white title for contrast */
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__details-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__details-list li {
    font-size: 1.5em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__details-list .detail-label {
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia/Pink for labels */
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 70px;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__text {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.nye-masquerade-promo__cta {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}


/* --- Responsive styles for mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nye-masquerade-promo__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nye-masquerade-promo__image-col {
        order: -1;
        /* Move image above text on mobile */
    }

    .nye-masquerade-promo__title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .nye-masquerade-promo__details-list li {
        font-size: 1.2em;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nye-masquerade-promo__details-list .detail-label {
        min-width: 0;
        margin-right: 5px;
    }
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */
/* L. FOOTER SECTION (footer) */
/* ---------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --- BLOCK: Footer (.footer) --- */
.footer {
    /* REDESIGN: Darker, Funky Look */
    background-color: #1C1E26;
    /* Dark slate background from --color-white */
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    /* Default text is light gray */
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 5%;
    /* Added a subtle neon-style glow effect */
    border-top: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia/Pink top border */
    /* Funky bottom shadow for a neon effect */
    box-shadow: 0 -5px 20px rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Optional: Add a subtle textured background overlay */
.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Subtle geometric pattern with low opacity */
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.03),
            /* Fuchsia transparent stripe */
            rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.03) 10px, transparent 10px, transparent 20px);
    opacity: 0.8;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Below the content */
}

.footer .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Ensure content is above the background effect */
}

/* FIX: 4-Column Layout for PC Viewport */
.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    /* Updated to 4 equal columns */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.footer__heading {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia heading */
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- About Awards Column --- */
.footer__about p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* --- Quick Links Column (Updated Professional Look) --- */
.footer__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    /* Use flexbox for control, especially on mobile */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    /* Small space between list items */
}

.footer__item {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    /* Add a subtle dashed bottom border for separation */
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer__link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    /* Light gray link text */
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
}

.footer__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    /* Fuchsia on hover */
    /* Subtle professional indicator: small indent */
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Specific adjustment for the last item in the list */
.footer__list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}


/* Footer Social Icons */
.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    /* Slightly larger gap */
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia background */
    color: var(--color-background-base);
    /* Dark text on fuchsia */
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    /* Larger icon size */
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease-out, background-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    /* Initial box shadow glow */
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.7);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    /* Use main accent color for pop */
    color: white;
    /* Light color on hover */
    transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.15);
    /* Aggressive, funky full rotation */
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-accent), 0 0 10px white;
    /* Stronger glow and white halo */
}

/* --- Subscribe Form Styles (Second Column) --- */
.subscribe__text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.subscribe-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    /* Space between input and button */
}

.subscribe-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    /* KEY STYLES: Only bottom border visible */
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia bottom border */
    background-color: transparent;
    /* Ensure input background is transparent */
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    /* Light text color */
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.subscribe-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    /* Muted color for placeholder */
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.subscribe-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    /* Brighter border on focus */
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    /* Ensure no unwanted shadow */
}

.subscribe-button {
    width: 100%;
    /* Make the button full width */
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
}

/* --- Contact & Vote Column (Fourth Column) --- */
.footer__col--cta {
    padding-left: 0;
    /* Reset */
}

.footer__cta-text {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer__cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer__copyright {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- Responsive CSS for Footer --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer__grid {
        /* Stack to 2 columns on tablet (2x2 grid) */
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer__col--about,
    .footer__col--links,
    .footer__col--subscribe,
    .footer__col--cta {
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer__grid {
        /* Stack to 1 column on mobile */
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Reset styles and add separators for stacked mobile view */
    .footer__col--about,
    .footer__col--links,
    .footer__col--subscribe,
    .footer__col--cta {
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-right: 0;
        border-left: none;
        border-right: none;
        padding-top: 20px;
        border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__col--about {
        border-top: none;
        /* Remove top border from the first column */
    }

    .footer__social {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer__list {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__link {
        /* Re-center links if parent is centered */
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}


/* ========================================================== */
/* 4. FORM STYLES */
/* (Includes styles for nomination_form.html and voting_form.php) */
/* ========================================================== */

/* --- FORM WRAPPER (Used by form pages) --- */
.voting-form-wrapper,
.nomination-form-wrapper {
    /* --- 1. CENTER THE MAIN CONTENT BLOCK --- */
    max-width: 750px;
    /* Limits the width of the form area */
    margin: 5rem auto;
    /* 5rem top/bottom margin, auto left/right to center */
    padding: 30px;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: #1C1E26;
    /* Dark slate background */
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* DARK MODE SHADOW */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* --- BLOCK: Form Container (.vote-form & .nomination-form) --- */
.vote-form,
.nomination-form {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.vote-form__title,
.nomination-form__title {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Form Group (.form-group) & Labels --- */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    /* Fuchsia label text */
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Inputs & Selects & Textarea Styling --- */
.nomination-form input:not([type="checkbox"]),
.nomination-form select,
.nomination-form textarea,
.vote-form input:not([type="checkbox"]),
.vote-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid #353842;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
    /* Black input background */
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    resize: vertical;
    /* Allow resizing for textareas */
}

.nomination-form input:focus,
.nomination-form select:focus,
.nomination-form textarea:focus,
.vote-form input:focus,
.vote-form select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia focus ring */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 20, 147, 0.5);
    /* Neon glow effect */
    outline: none;
}

/* Checkbox/Radio Styling */
.form-group--checkbox input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-right: 10px;
    min-width: 18px;
    min-height: 18px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    accent-color: var(--color-gold);
    /* Fuchsia checkbox */
}

.form-group--checkbox label {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Hint Text (small) --- */
.form-group small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- CTA Button Centering FIX (.vote-form__cta) --- */
.vote-form__cta {
    display: block;
    /* Required to use margin: auto */
    width: 85%;
    /* Set a specific width for centering effect */
    max-width: 400px;
    /* Prevents the button from becoming too wide on large screens */
    margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
    /* KEY FIX: Centers the block element horizontally */
    padding: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- ELEMENT: Security Note (.vote-form__security-note) --- */
.vote-form__security-note {
    text-align: center;
    /* Centered to match the button */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    /* Light dashed line */
}

/* --- Mobile Adjustments for Form --- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .vote-form,
    .nomination-form {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .vote-form__cta {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ========================================================== */
/* 5. MISC / ADMIN / MESSAGE STYLES */
/* ========================================================== */

/* --- BLOCK: Message Box (Success/Error/Duplicate) --- */
.message-box {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 5rem auto;
    /* 5rem top/bottom margin, auto left/right margin to center */
    /* 2. CENTER THE TEXT INSIDE THE BOX */
    text-align: center;
    /* 3. VISUAL STYLING */
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    min-height: 200px;
    /* Ensure a minimum height */
}

.message-box__content {
    /* To prevent the content from stretching the full width */
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.message-box__icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.message-box__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.message-box__body {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* --- THEME STYLES (Kept for completeness) --- */
/* SUCCESS THEME (Email Sent) */
.message-box--success {
    border: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
}

.message-box--success .message-box__heading {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* DUPLICATE/ERROR THEME */
.message-box--duplicate {
    border: 5px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
}

.message-box--duplicate .message-box__heading {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.message-box--error {
    border: 5px solid #FF5733;
    /* DARK MODE CHANGE */
    background-color: var(--color-background-base);
}

.message-box--error .message-box__heading {
    color: #FF5733;
}

.process-nomination-center h1 {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-nomination-center p {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.process-nomination-center .error-message {
    /* Specific styling for error messages */
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    /* Using your accent color for errors */
    background-color: #331A2D;
    /* A darker background for the error state */
    padding: 20px;
}

.process-nomination-center .button {
    margin-top: 25px;
    display: inline-block;
    /* Required so text-align: center can center it */
}


/* --- ADMIN DASHBOARD STYLES (Kept for completeness) --- */
.dashboard-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    /* Increased gap slightly */
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    /* More spacing from the top text */
    padding: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    /* Allows cards to wrap on smaller screens */
}

.dashboard-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    /* Thicker border for better visibility */
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    /* Adjusted padding */
    text-align: center;
    width: 320px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.dashboard-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    /* More noticeable lift on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.dashboard-card h2 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dashboard-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.dashboard-card .button {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 12px 15px;
}

/* style.css (Add this section to the end of your existing CSS) */

/* The Modal Overlay (The dimmed background) */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    /* Dark, semi-transparent background */
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none;
    /* Hidden by default - controlled by JS */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    /* Initial state for fade-in transition */
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* Modal Content Container */
.modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-background-base);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    max-width: 450px;
    width: 90%;
    text-align: center;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    /* Initial state for pop-in effect */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

/* State when modal is visible (JS adds the 'is-visible' class) */
.modal-overlay.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
}

.modal-overlay.is-visible .modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
    /* Final state for pop-in effect */
}

/* Close Button (X) */
.modal-close-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 15px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.modal-close-x:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Modal Form Styles */
.modal-title {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.subscribe__text {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: white;
}

.subscribe-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-muted);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.modal-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
}