/* Reset & basics */
* { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body { font-family:'Poppins', sans-serif; background:#004f7c; color:white; line-height:1.6; }
h2,h3,h4 { font-weight:700; }
a { text-decoration:none; color:white; }

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar { position:fixed; width:100%; top:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.7); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:15px 30px; z-index:1000; }
.navbar ul { display:flex; list-style:none; }
.navbar ul li { margin-left:20px; }
.navbar a:hover { color:#00ffff; transition:0.3s; }
.college-logo-small {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
}
.instagram-link { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; font-size:0.9rem; }
.instagram-icon { width:20px; }

/* HEADER */
.site-header { padding-top:80px; text-align:center; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,#004f7c,#007ea7,#00b4d8); position:relative; }
.header-top { display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:15px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.vertical-bar { width:2px; height:40px; background:white; }
.college-info { font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600; }
.department-line { font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:10px; font-weight:600; }
.department-line {
    color: #008BFF;/* }
.cinematic-countdown span {
    display: block;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
}
    .excelso-logo-container::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: smokePulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes smokePulse {
    0%,100% { opacity: 0.2; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); }
}
    /* GENERAL RULES AND GUIDELINES */
    .rules-section, 
.rules-section * {
  color: #00bfff !important; /* Neon Blue forced */
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 5px #00bfff,
    0 0 10px #00ffff,
    0 0 20px #00bfff,
    0 0 30px #00ffff !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
}

/* Headings inside rules */
.rules-section h2,
.rules-section h3 {
  color: #00bfff !important;
  font-size: 2rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 10px #00bfff,
    0 0 20px #00ffff,
    0 0 40px #00bfff,
    0 0 60px #00ffff !important;
}

/* Optional: subtle 3D floating effect */
.rules-section h2, 
.rules-section h3, 
.rules-section p, 
.rules-section li {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  perspective: 800px;
}
/* Optional: subtle 3D floating effect */
.rules-section h2, 
.rules-section h3, 
.rules-section p, 
.rules-section li {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  perspective: 800px;
}
.fire-side span {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ff4d00, #8b0000);
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px #ff4500;
    animation: fireGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes fireGlow {
    from { box-shadow: 0 0 15px #ff4500; }
    to { box-shadow: 0 0 40px #ff0000; }
}

/* AQUA SIDE */
.aqua-side span {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00c6ff, #003566);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px #00ffff;
    animation: aquaGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes aquaGlow {
    from { box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00ffff; }
    to { box-shadow: 0 0 40px #0077ff; }
}

.cinematic-countdown small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* FLOATING FISHES */
.floating-fishes {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    top: 40%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.fish {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 2rem;
    animation: swim 12s linear infinite;
}

.fish1 { top: 10%; left: -50px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.fish2 { top: 50%; left: -100px; animation-delay: 3s; }
.fish3 { top: 70%; left: -150px; animation-delay: 6s; }

@keyframes swim {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(120vw); }
}
.fire-side span::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 70%);
    animation: flicker 1s infinite alternate;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

}
.presents { display:block; font-family:'Playfair Display', serif; font-size:2rem; color:#fccf31; margin-top:5px; }

/* HERO DETAILS */
.hero-details { font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:40px; }

/* SECTIONS */
section { padding:80px 10%; }
.dark-section { background:#007ea7; }
.about-section p { margin-top:15px; }

/* GENERAL RULES */
 .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #02e0b9, #f9db84, #ff8334);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.rules-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #050014, #0a0024, #14003a);
  color: white;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 30px #00ffff,
    0 0 60px #ff00ff,
    0 0 120px #00ffff;
  animation: dragonGlow 6s infinite alternate;
}
/* Animated Neon Glow */
@keyframes dragonGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 20px #00ffff,
      0 0 40px #ff00ff,
      0 0 80px #00ffff;
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 40px #ff00ff,
      0 0 80px #00ffff,
      0 0 160px #ff00ff;
  }
}

/* Dragon Fire Moving Background */
.rules-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    45deg,
    #ff0000,
    #ff7300,
    #fffb00,
    #00ffea,
    #ff00ff,
    #ff0000
  );
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: dragonFire 12s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes dragonFire {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.countdown-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.countdown-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 40px 50px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px #02e0b9,
    0 0 40px #f9db84,
    0 0 60px #ff8334;
  animation: floatCard 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}@keyframes floatCard {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.countdown-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.countdown-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, #02e0b9, #f9db84, #ff8334);
  background-size: 400% 400%;
  animation: gradientMove 6s linear infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}.countdown-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #02e0b9;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 10px #02e0b9,
    0 0 20px #f9db84,
    0 0 40px #ff8334;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}
/* Content above effect */
.rules-section * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* EVENTS GRID */
.event-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:30px; margin-top:40px; }
.event-card { background:rgba(0,255,255,0.1); border-radius:15px; padding:20px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; transition:0.3s; }
.event-card:hover { transform:translateY(-20px); box-shadow:0 0 25px #00ffff; }
.event-logo {
    width: 70%;
    max-width: 250px;
    height: auto;
}.gradient-heading {
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #22054F,
        #9065D1,
        #28CFFD
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;

    animation: headingFlow 4s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes headingFlow {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
/* Registration Card Glass + Neon Glow */
.registration-card {
  background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1); /* transparent glass */
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);        /* soft blur */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2), 0 0 80px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1);
  animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.registration-card h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #00ffff;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 5px #00ffff,
    0 0 15px #00ffff,
    0 0 25px #00bfff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: neonFlicker 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

.subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #00bfff;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00bfff;
  animation: neonFlicker 2s infinite alternate;
}/* Neon Outline Inputs */
.registration-card input,
.registration-card select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  color: white;
  outline: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.registration-card input:focus,
.registration-card select:focus {
  border-color: #00ffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00ffff, 0 0 30px #00bfff;
}.register-btn,
.next-btn,
.submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #000;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #00ffff, #0077ff);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #00ffff, 0 0 40px #0077ff;
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px #ffffff;
}

.register-btn:hover,
.next-btn:hover,
.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px #00ffff, 0 0 50px #0077ff, 0 0 70px #00bfff;
}@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .registration-section {
    padding: 40px 15px;
  }
  .registration-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .registration-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .register-btn {
    padding: 12px;
  }
}.registration-section::before {
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #00ffff 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  pointer-events:none;
  animation: moveParticles 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes moveParticles {
  from { background-position: 0 0; }
  to { background-position: 200px 200px; }
}
/* Subtle floating effect */
@keyframes floatCard {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
/* CONVENORS TABLE */
.convenors-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:10px; }
.convenors-table th, .convenors-table td { border:1px solid #00ffff; padding:5px; font-size:0.9rem; }
.convenors-table th { background:#00ffff; color:#004f7c; }

/* RULES TOGGLE BUTTON */
.rules-toggle { margin-top:15px; padding:10px 15px; border:none; border-radius:25px; background:#00ffff; color:#004f7c; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; transition:0.3s; }
.rules-toggle:hover { background:#00e5ff; transform:scale(1.05); }

/* EVENT RULES */
.event-rules { margin-top:15px; padding:15px; background:rgba(0,255,255,0.05); border-radius:10px; display:none; }
.animated-list li { margin-bottom:10px; }

/* REGISTRATION */
.registration-section iframe { border:none; margin-top:20px; }
.registration-card input,
.registration-card select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 20px;           /* bigger for easy typing */
    margin: 12px 0 25px;          /* more spacing between fields */
    font-size: 1.1rem;            /* bigger text inside */
    border-radius: 15px;          /* nicer rounded corners */
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    color: white;
    outline: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.registration-card input:focus,
.registration-card select:focus {
    border-color: #00ffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px #00ffff, 0 0 35px #00bfff;
}@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .registration-card input,
    .registration-card select {
        padding: 20px 20px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}
/* VENUE */
.venue-section iframe { margin-top:15px; border-radius:15px; }

/* FOOTER */
footer { background:#004f7c; padding:20px; text-align:center; font-size:0.9rem; }

/* ANIMATIONS */
.fade-in { opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:fadeInUp 1s forwards; }
@keyframes fadeInUp { to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-top .college-logo-small {
        height: 80px;
    }
    .navbar .college-logo-small {
        height: 55px;
    }
   .event-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
.about-section h2 {
    font-size:2rem;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:#4fc3fc;
}
.about-section p {
    font-size:1rem;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:white;
}
.about-section h2 {
    font-size:2rem;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:#4fc3fc;
}
.about-section p {
    font-size:1rem;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    color:white;
}
/* EXCSELSO'26 Logo below "Presents" */
.excelso-logo {
    width: 2000px !important;
    max-width: 98%;
    height: auto;
}    
 opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) translateY(40px);
    animation: logoReveal 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes logoReveal {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

/* General Rules - FREE ENTRY fix for mobile */
.free-entry {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: #00ffff;
    color: #004f7c;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap; /* prevent text wrap */
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-top { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .college-logo-small {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}
    .excelso-logo { width: 100px; margin-top: 10px; }
    .event-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .free-entry { position: static; display: inline-block; margin-top: 15px; }
}
/* 1. HIGHLIGHT FACULTY IN-CHARGE */
.faculty-highlight {
    color: #ffd700; /* Gold */
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* 2. GOLD FRAME FOR CONTACT SECTION */
#contact {
 position: relative;
    border: 5px solid #d4af37; /* Metallic Gold */
    border-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #af8e1c, #fff9ae, #af8e1c) 1;
    padding: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    margin: 40px 10%;
    border-radius: 4px; /* Note: border-image disables border-radius, use clip-path if needed */
} 
#contact h2 {
    color: #00b4d8;
}

/* 3. CARNIVAL ANIMATIONS (Floating & Glowing) */
@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.event-logo {
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 4. BUTTON GLOW */
.rules-toggle {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--primary-cyan);
    animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--primary-cyan); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-cyan); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--primary-cyan); }
}
/* --- CARNIVAL GRAPHICS & ANIMATIONS --- */

:root {
    --gold: linear-gradient(45deg, #bf953f, #fcf6ba, #b38728, #fbf5b7, #aa771c);
    --neon-cyan: #00ffff;
}

/* 1. FACULTY HIGHLIGHT (Neon Glow) */
.faculty-highlight {
    color: #ffd700;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 5px;
}

/* ==============================
   BUTTONS
============================== */
.rules-toggle,
.register-btn {
  background:linear-gradient(45deg,#ffb703,#fb8500);
  color:#000;
  font-weight:700;
  border:none;
  border-radius:30px;
  padding:12px 20px;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:.3s;
}

.rules-toggle:hover,
.register-btn:hover {
  transform:scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:0 0 25px #ff8500;
}

/* ==============================
   REGISTRATION
============================== */
.registration-section {
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  padding:60px 20px;
}

.registration-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter:blur(15px);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius:25px;
  padding:40px;
  width:100%;
  max-width:700px;
  box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(0,255,255,0.2);
}

.registration-card h2 {
  margin-bottom:25px;
}

.registration-card input,
.registration-card select {
  width:100%;
  padding:12px;
  margin:10px 0 20px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:none;
  outline:none;
}

/* ==============================
   CONTACT GOLD FRAME
============================== */
#contact {
  border:4px solid transparent;
  border-image:linear-gradient(45deg,#bf953f,#fcf6ba,#b38728) 1;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
}

/* ==============================
   PARTICLES
============================== */
.particles {
  position:fixed;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  background-image:
  radial-gradient(#00ffff 1px,transparent 1px),
  radial-gradient(#ffb703 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px,120px 120px;
  animation:moveParticles 90s linear infinite;
  opacity:0.12;
  pointer-events:none;
}

@keyframes moveParticles {
  from { background-position:0 0; }
  to { background-position:600px 600px; }
}

/* ==============================
   RESPONSIVE
============================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding:60px 5%;
  }
}
/* 3. FLOATING GRAPHICS (For Event Logos) */
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(2deg); }
}

.event-logo {
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--neon-cyan));
}

@keyframes blink {
    from { opacity: 0.3; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* 5. THE GOLDEN BUTTON */
.rules-toggle {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.rules-toggle:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-1deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px #ffd700;
}
.site-header {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
    
    /* Dramatic Gradient Background */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000814, #001d3d, #003566);
}
.site-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255,215,0,0.2), transparent 60%);
    animation: rotateLight 15s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes rotateLight {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.site-header > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
    0%,100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255,215,0,0.5)); }
    50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(255,215,0,0.9)); }
}

.excelso-logo {
    animation: logoReveal 1.5s ease-out forwards, glowPulse 3s infinite;
}
@media (max-width: 950px) {
    .site-header {
        padding: 100px 50px;
    }
{
.site-header {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 100px 20px;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #001219, #003566, #001d3d);
}

/* Moving ocean waves */
.site-header::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200px;
    background: url("https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/wavecut.png");
    opacity: 0.2;
    animation: waveMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes waveMove {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.excelso-logo-container {
    position: relative;
}

.excelso-logo-container::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: smokePulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes smokePulse {
    0%,100% { opacity: 0.2; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); }
}

.excelso-logo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.particles {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(white 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    animation: moveParticles 60s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.1;
}

@keyframes moveParticles {
    from { background-position: 0 0; }
    to { background-position: 500px 500px; }
}
#countdown {
    font-size: 400px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: #ffd60a;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.department-line {
    color: #ffd60a;
}
.presents {
    color: #ff4d6d;
    font-weight: 700;
}
#contact h2 {
    color: #00b4d8;
}
.excelso-logo {
    width: 900px !important;
    max-width: 95%;
    height: auto;
    animation: dragonPulse 4s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dragonPulse {
    from {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255,140,0,0.6));
    }
    to {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 50px rgba(255,0,0,0.9));
    }
}
.particles {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(white 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(#ffd60a 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px, 120px 120px;
    animation: moveParticles 80s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.15;
}
.particles {
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(white 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(#ffd60a 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px, 120px 120px;
    animation: moveParticles 80s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.15;
}
.site-header::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
        transparent
    );
    animation: sweep 8s infinite;
}

@keyframes sweep {
    from { left: -100%; }
    to { left: 100%; }
}
.department-line {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffd60a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.presents {
    color: #ff4d6d;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff4d6d;
}
#contact h2 {
    color: #00b4d8;
    font-size: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}.excelso-logo-container {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* FIRE ELEMENT */
.fire-breath {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    left: 65%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, 
        rgba(255,140,0,0.9) 0%, 
        rgba(255,69,0,0.8) 30%, 
        rgba(255,0,0,0.6) 50%, 
        transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleX(0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(10px);
    animation: dragonFire 5s infinite ease-in-out;
}
    /* =========================
   🔹 RULES TEXT COLOR
========================= */

.rules-section p,
.rules-section li {
  color: #00bfff; /* Neon Blue for text */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 5px #00bfff,
    0 0 10px #00bfff,
    0 0 20px #00ffff;
}

/* Optional: Headings inside rules */
.rules-section h2,
.rules-section h3 {
  color: #00bfff; /* Neon Blue */
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 10px #00bfff,
    0 0 20px #00ffff,
    0 0 40px #00bfff;
}

/* FIRE ANIMATION */
@keyframes dragonFire {
    0%, 85%, 100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scaleX(0.3);
    }
    88% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-40%, -50%) scaleX(1.2) scaleY(0.6);
    }
    92% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: translate(-30%, -50%) scaleX(1.6) scaleY(0.8);
    }
/* ==============================
   CINEMATIC FIRE & AQUA COUNTDOWN
============================== */

.cinematic-countdown {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
}

.cinematic-countdown span {
    display: block;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

/* FIRE SIDE */
.fire-side span {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #ff4d00, #8b0000);
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px #ff4500;
    animation: fireGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes fireGlow {
    from { box-shadow: 0 0 15px #ff4500; }
    to { box-shadow: 0 0 40px #ff0000; }
}

/* AQUA SIDE */
.aqua-side span {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00c6ff, #003566);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px #00ffff;
    animation: aquaGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes aquaGlow {
    from { box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00ffff; }
    to { box-shadow: 0 0 40px #0077ff; }
}

.cinematic-countdown small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* FLOATING FISHES */
.floating-fishes {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    top: 40%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.fish {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 2rem;
    animation: swim 12s linear infinite;
}

.fish1 { top: 10%; left: -50px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.fish2 { top: 50%; left: -100px; animation-delay: 3s; }
.fish3 { top: 70%; left: -150px; animation-delay: 6s; }

@keyframes swim {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(120vw); }
}
.fire-side span::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 70%);
    animation: flicker 1s infinite alternate;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

@keyframes flicker {
    from { opacity: 0.2; }
    to { opacity: 0.6; }
}
*{
margin:0;
padding:0;
box-sizing:border-box;
scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

body{
font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;
color:white;
background:radial-gradient(circle at top,#001d3d,#000814 70%);
overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar{
position:fixed;
top:0;
width:100%;
display:flex;
justify-content:space-between;
align-items:center;
padding:15px 40px;
background:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
z-index:1000;
border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,255,255,0.3);
}

.instagram-link:hover{
color:#00ffff;
text-shadow:0 0 10px #00ffff;
}

/* HEADER */
.site-header{
text-align:center;
padding:120px 20px 80px;
position:relative;
background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000814,#001d3d,#003566);
overflow:hidden;
}

/* Aqua Sweep */
.site-header::before{
content:"";
position:absolute;
top:0;
left:-100%;
width:200%;
height:100%;
background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(0,255,255,0.08),transparent);
animation:sweep 10s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes sweep{
from{left:-100%;}
to{left:100%;}
}

/* Dragon Glow */
.excelso-logo{
width:clamp(250px,60vw,850px);
max-width:95%;
animation:logoReveal 1.5s ease-out forwards,dragonPulse 4s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes logoReveal{
from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.8);}
to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
}

@keyframes dragonPulse{
from{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(255,100,0,0.6));}
to{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(255,0,0,0.9));}
}

/* Fire Breath */
.fire-breath{
position:absolute;
top:50%;
left:65%;
width:200px;
height:200px;
background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,140,0,0.9),rgba(255,0,0,0.7),transparent 70%);
transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scaleX(.3);
opacity:0;
border-radius:50%;
filter:blur(12px);
animation:dragonFire 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes dragonFire{
0%,85%,100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scaleX(.3);}
90%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-40%,-50%) scaleX(1.5) scaleY(.7);}
}

/* Countdown */
.countdown-box{
margin-top:30px;
font-size:clamp(1.5rem,4vw,2.5rem);
font-weight:700;
color:#00ffff;
text-shadow:0 0 15px #00ffff;
}

/* Sections */
section{
padding:80px 10%;
}

h2{
color:#00ffff;
margin-bottom:20px;
font-size:2rem;
text-align:center;
}

/* Event Cards */
.event-card{
background:rgba(0,255,255,0.05);
border:1px solid rgba(0,255,255,0.3);
border-radius:20px;
padding:25px;
transition:.4s;
backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
box-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(0,255,255,0.1);
}

.event-card:hover{
transform:translateY(-15px);
box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(0,255,255,0.5);
}

/* Golden Buttons */
.rules-toggle{
background:linear-gradient(45deg,#ffb703,#fb8500);
color:#000;
font-weight:700;
border:none;
border-radius:30px;
padding:10px 20px;
transition:.3s;
}

.rules-toggle:hover{
transform:scale(1.1);
box-shadow:0 0 25px #ff8500;
}

/* Contact Section Gold Frame */
#contact{
border:4px solid transparent;
border-image:linear-gradient(45deg,#bf953f,#fcf6ba,#b38728) 1;
background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(255,215,0,0.3);
}

/* Particles */
.particles{
position:fixed;
width:100%;
height:100%;
top:0;
left:0;
background-image:
radial-gradient(#00ffff 1px,transparent 1px),
radial-gradient(#ffb703 1px,transparent 1px);
background-size:60px 60px,120px 120px;
animation:moveParticles 90s linear infinite;
opacity:0.12;
pointer-events:none;
}

@keyframes moveParticles{
from{background-position:0 0;}
to{background-position:600px 600px;}
}
.registration-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3f, #003366);
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.registration-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

input, select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
}

button {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  margin: 5px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.next-btn, .submit-btn {
  background: gold;
  color: black;
}

.prev-btn {
  background: #ccc;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
/* Registration Section */
.registration-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3f, #003366);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.registration-card {
  background: white;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 700px;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease;
}

.registration-card h2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

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

/* Event Options */
.event-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
  background: #f5f5f5;
}

.event-option:hover {
  background: #e6f2ff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.event-option input {
  margin-right: 10px;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Participants Box */
.participants-box {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.participants-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  margin: 8px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.participants-box input:focus {
  border-color: #007bff;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0,123,255,0.2);
}

/* Button */
.register-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #007bff, #00c6ff);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.register-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,123,255,0.4);
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}