/**
* Template Name: BRAINS@UTD - Custom Design
* Updated: Custom design for BRAINS@UTD AI/ML Research Group
* Colors: UTD Orange (#F17F29), White (#FFFFFF), Dark Gray (#2C3E50)
*/
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@700&display=swap');
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Custom CSS Variables
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
  --utd-orange: #F17F29;
  --utd-orange-dark: #d4651f;
  --utd-orange-light: #ff9a4d;
  --utd-white: #FFFFFF;
  --utd-gray: #2C3E50;
  --utd-light-gray: #f8f9fa;
  --utd-dark-gray: #1a252f;
  --utd-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--utd-orange) 0%, var(--utd-orange-dark) 100%);
  --utd-gradient-light: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.1) 0%, rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.05) 100%);
}
.circular-a {
  font-family: "Nunito", sans-serif !important;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  font-family: "Nunito", sans-serif;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  background: var(--utd-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--utd-orange-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: "Raleway", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--utd-light-gray);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--utd-orange);
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Back to top button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 996;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
}

.back-to-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--utd-white);
  line-height: 0;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--utd-orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.4);
}

.back-to-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--utd-white);
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(50% - 30px);
  left: calc(50% - 30px);
  border: 4px solid var(--utd-light-gray);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--utd-orange);
  border-right: 4px solid var(--utd-orange-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 9997;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  padding: 15px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--utd-white) 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.95) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.1);
  width: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #header {
    width: 300px;
    background: var(--utd-white);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--utd-orange);
    left: -300px;
    box-shadow: 2px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 991px) {
  #main {
    margin-left: 100px;
  }
}
.btn-custom {
  text-transform: none !important;  /* keeps normal casing */
  font-family: inherit !important;  /* uses the same font as the rest of the site */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.nav-menu {
  padding: 0;
  display: block;
}

.nav-menu * {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu > ul > li {
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nav-menu a,
.nav-menu a:focus {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  background: var(--utd-light-gray);
  height: 56px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  transition: left 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.nav-menu a i,
.nav-menu a:focus i {
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-menu a span,
.nav-menu a:focus span {
  padding: 0 5px 0 7px;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== Desktop only (icons only) ===== */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu a {
    justify-content: center;  /* center icon in circle */
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  .nav-menu a span {
    display: none !important; /* hide text */
  }

  .nav-menu a i {
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* Hover + Active States */
.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu .active,
.nav-menu .active:focus,
.nav-menu li:hover > a {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--utd-orange);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu .active::before,
.nav-menu .active:focus::before,
.nav-menu li:hover > a::before {
  left: 0;
}

.nav-menu a:hover span,
.nav-menu .active span,
.nav-menu .active:focus span,
.nav-menu li:hover > a span {
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

.nav-menu a:hover i,
.nav-menu .active i,
.nav-menu .active:focus i,
.nav-menu li:hover > a i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Mobile Navigation (unchanged)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
  z-index: 9998;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  font-size: 24px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle i {
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

.mobile-nav-active {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mobile-nav-active #header {
  left: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
  background: var(--utd-orange);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.1) 0%, rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.05) 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  #hero {
    margin-left: 100px;
    width: calc(100% - 100px);
  }
}

#hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 4px;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: url("../img/logo/cair_logo.jpg") no-repeat center center;
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: 1;
}

#hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}



#hero h1 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

#hero .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;
}

#hero p {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  margin: 15px 0 0 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
}

#hero p span {
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

#hero .social-links {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

#hero .social-links a {
  font-size: 28px;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

#hero .social-links a i {
  font-family: 'boxicons' !important;
}

#hero .social-links a:hover {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  #hero {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  #hero::before {
    left: 0;
  }

  #hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  #hero .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  #hero p {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Sections General
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

section:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--utd-gradient-light);
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.section-title h2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  bottom: 0;
  left: calc(50% - 40px);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--utd-orange);
  bottom: 0;
  left: calc(50% - 20px);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about .content h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
}

.about .content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.about .content ul li {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 15px;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .content ul li:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about .content ul strong {
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
}

.about .content ul i {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  line-height: 0;
}

.about .content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Publications
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.publications .publication-item img {
  display: block;
  height: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.portfolio {
  background: var(--utd-light-gray);
  display: flex;                /* center the cards */
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;              /* stack on smaller screens */
  gap: 30px;                    /* spacing between cards */
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: inline-block;
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters li {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  margin: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 25px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  transition: left 0.3s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters li:hover,
.portfolio #portfolio-filters li.filter-active {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  background: var(--utd-orange);
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters li:hover::before,
.portfolio #portfolio-filters li.filter-active::before {
  left: 0;
}

.portfolio #portfolio-filters li:last-child {
  margin-right: 0;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-wrap {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  max-width: 300px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio .portfolio-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.2);
}

.portfolio .portfolio-wrap img {
  border-radius: 15px 15px 0 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;        /* ✅ fixed uniform height */
  object-fit: cover;    /* ✅ keeps proportions, crops excess */
}

.portfolio .portfolio-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.portfolio h5 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.portfolio h6 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 5px 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Details
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Force member cards row to center */
.portfolio,
.portfolio-details {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;   /* center horizontally */
  align-items: flex-start;   /* align top edges */
  flex-wrap: wrap;           /* stack on smaller screens */
  gap: 30px;                 /* space between cards */
  width: 100%;               /* take full width */
  margin: 0 auto;            /* center in parent */
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-details-slider img {
  width: 100%;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-details-slider .swiper-pagination {
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-details-slider .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--utd-white);
  opacity: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--utd-orange);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-details-slider .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--utd-orange);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info {
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0px 0 30px rgba(69, 80, 91, 0.08);
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-info ul li+li {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description {
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.portfolio-details .portfolio-description p {
  padding: 0;
}
/* Equal image height inside cards */
.portfolio .portfolio-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;      /* pick 240–320 to taste */
  object-fit: cover;  /* crop while keeping aspect ratio */
  border-radius: 15px 15px 0 0;
}

/* Ensure the card row centers even with 1–2 items */
.row.portfolio-container {
  justify-content: center;      /* bootstrap row is display:flex; just center items */
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Portfolio Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.member-info {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 0;
  background: var(--utd-white);
  border-radius: 0 0 15px 15px;
}

.member-info h5 {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.member-info h6 {
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Testimonials
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.testimonials .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.testimonials .testimonials-carousel,
.testimonials .testimonials-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .testimonial-img {
  width: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--utd-white);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin: 10px 0 5px 0;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left,
.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  font-size: 26px;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-left {
  display: inline-block;
  left: -5px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item .quote-icon-right {
  display: inline-block;
  right: -5px;
  position: relative;
  top: 10px;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item p {
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination {
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--utd-white);
  opacity: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--utd-orange);
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--utd-orange);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .testimonials .testimonial-item p {
    width: 80%;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#footer {
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  color: var(--utd-white);
  font-size: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-left: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 991px) {
  #footer {
    margin-left: 100px;
  }
}

#footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--utd-orange);
}

#footer h3 {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

#footer p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}
#footer .contact-email {
  display: block;
  margin: 4px 0;                 /* tight vertical rhythm (cadence) */
  font-style: normal;            /* undo footer italics for emails */
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

#footer .contact-email:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
#footer .univ-name {
  margin-top: 20px;   /* controlled gap */
  margin-bottom: 0;   /* no extra space below */
}
#footer .social-links {
  margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

#footer .social-links a {
  font-size: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--utd-white);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;
  margin-right: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-align: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

#footer .social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--utd-white);
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

#footer .copyright {
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

#footer .credits {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Custom Button Styles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.btn-custom {
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  color: var(--utd-white);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-custom::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn-custom:hover {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.4);
}

.btn-custom:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Custom Animations
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.fade-in-up {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.pulse {
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  color: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.hero-badge i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Section Icons
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.3);
}

.section-icon i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Feature Cards
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.feature-card {
  background: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--utd-orange);
}

.feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--utd-gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-icon i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--utd-white);
}

.feature-card h4 {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Recruitment Cards
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.recruitment-card {
  background: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--utd-orange);
}

.recruitment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.2);
}

.recruitment-card h4 {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.recruitment-card h4 i {
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.recruitment-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.recruitment-card ul li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.recruitment-card ul li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
  font-weight: bold;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Sponsor Cards
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.sponsor-card {
  background: var(--utd-white);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 127, 41, 0.2);
}

.sponsor-logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.sponsor-card h5 {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.sponsor-card p {
  color: var(--utd-gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Footer Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer-content {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-content h4 {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-content h5 {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--utd-white);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-content p i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--utd-orange);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Responsive Design Enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  
  .section-icon i {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  
  .feature-card,
  .recruitment-card,
  .sponsor-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}