/* =====================================================
   ITE STARTUP LAUNCH PAD – PAGES CSS
   ===================================================== */

/* ===== HOME PAGE ===== */
.home-page { min-height: 100vh; background: var(--bg); }

/* Home Navbar */
.home-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000 !important;
  height: 68px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .home-nav { background: transparent; }

.home-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .home-nav.scrolled { background: rgba(12, 12, 20, 0.85); }

/* Solid override for specific pages like /faculty and ACM */
/* Solid override for specific pages like /faculty and ACM */
.home-nav--solid {
  background: var(--card) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
}
[data-theme="dark"] .home-nav--solid {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .home-nav-brand,
.home-nav--solid .home-nav-link {
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .home-nav-sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .home-nav-logo path[fill="white"] {
  fill: var(--text-primary) !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .home-nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--border) !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}
.home-nav--solid .btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary) !important;
}

.home-nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.home-nav-brand { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFF; text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.home-nav-sub   { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.home-nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.home-nav-link {
  padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFF; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  background: none; border: none; font-family: inherit;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.home-nav-link:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); color: #FFF; }
.home-nav .btn-ghost { color: #FFF; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.home-nav .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: #FFF; }

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height, 68px) + 48px) 48px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Image-based hero variant */
.hero-section--img {
  background: none;
}
.hero-img-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.03);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.hero-section--img:hover .hero-img-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-img-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,10,20,0.62) 0%, rgba(5,10,20,0.55) 60%, rgba(5,10,20,0.72) 100%);
}
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); }
.hero-blob-1 { width: 580px; height: 580px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.1; top: -120px; right: -140px; animation: blobFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-blob-2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: var(--navy); opacity: 0.08; bottom: -80px; left: -80px; animation: blobFloat 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-blob-1 { opacity: 0.14; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-blob-2 { background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.08; }

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 840px; text-align: center; }
/* Light-text overrides when hero is on dark image background */
.hero-content--light { color: #FFF; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px; background: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 26px; animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease both;
}
.hero-badge--dark {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: #FFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero-badge--dark svg path { fill: #60A5FA; }
.hero-course-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(0.875rem,2vw,1.0625rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 14px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.1s both;
}
.hero-course-label--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.25rem,5.5vw,4rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.06; color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px; animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.2s both;
}
.hero-title--light { color: #FFFFFF; text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.hero-title .accent { color: var(--accent); }
.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.125rem,2.5vw,1.625rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 22px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.3s both;
}
.hero-tagline--light { color: #93C5FD; }
[data-theme="dark"] .hero-tagline { color: #60A5FA; }
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.75;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.4s both;
}
.hero-desc--light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.hero-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.5s both; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 44px;
  margin-top: 60px; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease 0.6s both; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 32px;
}
.hero-stats--light { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
.hero-stats--light .hero-stat-val { color: #FFFFFF; }
.hero-stats--light .hero-stat-lbl { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.hero-stat-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1; }
.hero-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

/* Home Sections */
.home-section { padding: 76px 48px; }
.home-section.alt-bg { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
.section-eyebrow { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.625rem,3.5vw,2.375rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.15;
}
.section-desc { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.75; }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }

/* About Section */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; align-items: center; }
.about-card-stack { position: relative; height: 290px; }
.float-card {
  position: absolute; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 14px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.float-card:nth-child(1) { top: 0; left: 0; right: 20%; animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.float-card:nth-child(2) { top: 95px; right: 0; left: 18%; animation: float 4s ease-in-out 1s infinite; }
.float-card:nth-child(3) { bottom: 0; left: 8%; right: 8%; animation: float 4s ease-in-out 2s infinite; }
.float-icon { font-size: 1.375rem; }
.float-label { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); }
.float-sub   { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.about-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
.about-feature:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.about-check { width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success-light); color: var(--success); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.about-feature-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.5; }

/* Faculty Section */
.faculty-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 20px; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px 18px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition); cursor: default;
}
.faculty-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--accent); }
.faculty-av {
  width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.625rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFF;
}
.faculty-name   { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.faculty-title  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.faculty-dept   { font-size: 0.72rem; background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent); padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); display: inline-block; }

/* Resources Section */
.resources-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; max-width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; }
.resource-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 18px 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition); width: calc(33.333% - 12px);
  box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 220px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .resource-card { width: 100%; } }
.resource-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.resource-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.resource-title { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 4px; word-break: break-all; line-height: 1.45; }
.resource-desc  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.resource-download-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
  width: 100%; margin-top: 16px; padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.resource-download-btn:hover { background: var(--accent-hover, #2563eb); transform: scale(1.02); }

/* Startups Preview (Home) */
.startups-preview { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
.startups-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
.startup-cards-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px,1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.startup-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.startup-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.startup-card-top { height: 110px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.75rem; }
.startup-card-body { padding: 14px 18px 18px; }
.startup-card-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.startup-card-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 11px; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; line-height: 1.5; }
.startup-card-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }

/* Home Footer */
.home-footer { background: var(--navy); color: #7A8FA6; padding: 44px 48px 30px; text-align: center; }
.footer-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 36px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-divider { width: 1px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.vnit-footer-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: #7A8FA6; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
.vnit-footer-link:hover { color: #FFF; }
.vnit-footer-logo { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transition: border-color var(--transition); background: #FFF; padding: 1px; object-fit: contain; }
.vnit-footer-link:hover .vnit-footer-logo { border-color: var(--accent); }
.vnit-footer-text { font-size: 0.72rem; text-align: left; line-height: 1.4; display: block; font-weight: 500; }
.vnit-footer-text strong { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #FFF; display: block; margin-top: 1px; font-family: var(--font-display); }

.footer-partners { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; }
.partner-divider { width: 1px; height: 32px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.acm-footer-link { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: #7A8FA6; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
.acm-footer-link:hover { color: #FFF; }
.acm-footer-logo { width: 44px; height: 44px; transition: transform var(--transition); object-fit: contain; }
.acm-footer-link:hover .acm-footer-logo { transform: scale(1.08); }
.acm-footer-text { font-size: 0.72rem; text-align: left; line-height: 1.4; display: block; font-weight: 500; }
.acm-footer-text strong { font-size: 0.875rem; color: #FFF; display: block; margin-top: 1px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.home-footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.home-footer-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFF; text-align: left; }
.home-footer-sub  { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #7A8FA6; text-align: left; }
.home-footer-copy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #4A5A6A; margin-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); padding-top: 20px; }

/* ===== ALL STARTUPS PAGE ===== */
.all-startups-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-top: 68px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.all-startups-content {
  flex: 1;
}
.all-startups-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2f6a 100%);
  padding: 56px 48px; text-align: center;
}
.all-startups-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.75rem,4vw,2.5rem); font-weight: 900; color: #FFF; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.all-startups-hero p  { color: #7A9ABB; font-size: 1rem; }
.hero-metrics { display: flex; gap: 40px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-metric-val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 800; color: #FFF; line-height: 1; }
.hero-metric-lbl { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #7A9ABB; margin-top: 3px; }
.filter-chips { padding: 20px 48px 0; display: flex; gap: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.all-startups-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px,1fr)); gap: 22px; padding: 32px 48px 48px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
.startup-full-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); }
.startup-full-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.startup-full-header { height: 96px; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 20px; gap: 14px; }
.startup-full-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.625rem; }
.startup-full-hname { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.0625rem; color: #FFF; }
.startup-full-hsub  { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.startup-full-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.detail-row { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.detail-lbl { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.detail-val { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-primary); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ===== AUTH PAGES ===== */
.auth-page { min-height: 100vh; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; background: var(--bg); }
.auth-left {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2f6a 60%, #0D1B3E 100%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 48px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.auth-left::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 550px; height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.14); top: -200px; right: -180px;
}
.auth-left::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08); bottom: -130px; left: -90px;
}
.auth-left-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; color: #FFF; }
.auth-left-title    { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.875rem; font-weight: 900; margin: 22px 0 8px; }
.auth-left-tagline  { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.auth-features li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; padding: 7px 0; font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); text-align: left; }
.auth-features li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.auth-right { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 48px; overflow-y: auto; }
.auth-form-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 420px; }
.auth-form-title    { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.auth-form-subtitle { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.auth-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 18px 0; }
.auth-divider-line  { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); }
.auth-divider-text  { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.auth-footer { text-align: center; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.auth-footer a { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; }

/* Dual-login tabs */
.auth-tabs { display: flex; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 24px; gap: 8px; }
.auth-tab-btn {
  flex: 1; padding: 12px 16px; border: none; background: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary); cursor: pointer; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition); text-align: center;
}
.auth-tab-btn:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }
.auth-tab-btn.active { color: var(--accent); border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== TEAM CARD (Mentor view) ===== */
.team-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===== MY TEAM HERO ===== */
.my-team-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2f6a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px 30px; margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #FFF; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.my-team-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 280px; height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(37,99,235,0.18); top: -90px; right: -70px;
}
.my-team-name    { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.625rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 5px; position: relative; }
.my-team-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); max-width: 560px; position: relative; }
.my-team-meta    { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.my-team-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* ===== NO TEAM STATE ===== */
.no-team-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center;
}

/* ===== ABOUT VNIT SECTION ===== */
#about-vnit {
  padding: 80px 48px;
}
.about-vnit-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-vnit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-vnit-image-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22), var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}
.about-vnit-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.about-vnit-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.about-vnit-text-col h2 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.about-vnit-p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #about-vnit {
    padding: 52px 20px;
  }
  .about-vnit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-vnit-image-col {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    order: 1;
  }
  .about-vnit-text-col {
    order: 2;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-vnit-text-col h2 {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-card-stack { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Header navigation adjustments */
  .home-nav { 
    padding: 12px 16px; 
    height: auto; 
    min-height: 68px; 
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px; 
  }
  .home-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .home-nav-links .home-nav-link { 
    display: inline-block !important; /* Make links visible */
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .home-nav-links .btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .home-nav-brand { font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 3.5vw, 0.875rem); }
  .home-nav-logo { gap: 8px; }

  .hero-section { padding: calc(var(--nav-height, 68px) + 24px) 20px 0; }
  .hero-fg { min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height, 68px) - 24px); padding-bottom: 32px; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .home-section { padding: 52px 20px; }
  .auth-page { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .auth-left { display: none; }
  
  /* Grid & profile card breakpoints */
  .creators-grid, .cards-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; 
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .profile-card, .card, .member-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .profile-name, .profile-subtitle, .member-name, .member-sub {
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  
  /* Two-column layout mobile collapse */
  .two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    display: grid !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
  .two-col > * {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Footer layout */
  .all-startups-grid { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .filter-chips { padding: 16px 16px 0; }
  .all-startups-hero { padding: 40px 20px; }
  .home-footer { padding: 36px 20px; }
  
  /* Footer partners logo layout in a clean vertical stack */
  .footer-container { 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 28px; 
    max-width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .footer-divider { display: none; }
  
  .footer-partners { 
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: flex-start; 
    gap: 28px; 
    width: 100%;
  }
  .partner-divider { display: none; }
  
  .home-footer-logo, .vnit-footer-link, .acm-footer-link { 
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start; 
    text-align: left;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .home-footer-logo svg {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .home-footer-name, .home-footer-sub, .vnit-footer-text, .acm-footer-text { 
    text-align: left; 
  }
  .vnit-footer-logo, .acm-footer-logo {
    width: 44px !important;
    height: 44px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .startup-cards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== FACULTY PROFILE PAGE ===== */
.faculty-page { min-height: 100vh; background: var(--bg); }

/* Hero banner */
.faculty-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 0 0 52px;
  margin-top: var(--nav-height, 68px); /* offset for fixed navbar */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a2f6a 50%, #0D1B3E 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url('../assets/Main_Bldg_Final_1.jpg.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.faculty-page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,62,0.96) 0%, rgba(13,27,62,0.55) 100%);
}
.faculty-page-hero-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%;
  padding: 0 48px;
}
.faculty-page-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #FFFFFF; line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.faculty-page-role {
  font-size: 1.125rem; color: #93C5FD; font-weight: 600;
}

/* Profile body layout */
.faculty-profile-body {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px 48px 72px;
}
.faculty-profile-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Aside / sidebar */
.faculty-profile-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.faculty-photo-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(13,27,62,0.2);
  border: 3px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.faculty-profile-photo {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: top center;
  display: block; transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.faculty-photo-wrap:hover .faculty-profile-photo { transform: scale(1.03); }

.faculty-contact-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faculty-contact-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.faculty-contact-role {
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.faculty-contact-divider {
  height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 14px 0;
}
.faculty-contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 5px 0; text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faculty-contact-item svg { color: var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
a.faculty-contact-item:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.faculty-tag-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px; }
.faculty-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 3px 10px;
  background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.15);
}

/* Main bio column */
.faculty-profile-main { }
.faculty-bio-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}
.faculty-bio-para {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.faculty-bio-para:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 36px; }

/* Highlights grid */
.faculty-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.faculty-highlight-card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-highlight-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #60A5FA);
}
.faculty-highlight-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); border-color: var(--accent); }
.faculty-highlight-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.faculty-highlight-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Faculty page responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .faculty-profile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-photo-wrap { aspect-ratio: 3/2; max-height: 380px; }
  .faculty-profile-body { padding: 32px 20px 52px; }
  .faculty-page-hero-content { padding: 0 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faculty-page-hero { min-height: 220px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .faculty-page-name { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .faculty-highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .my-team-hero { padding: 16px 20px; }
  .my-team-name { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .my-team-meta { gap: 12px; }
}

/* ===== HERO WATERMARK (DECOUPLED — dead-center) ===== */
.hero-watermark-decoupled {
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-watermark-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45) 60%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero-watermark-text {
    font-size: clamp(13rem, 19vw, 17rem);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-watermark-text {
    font-size: clamp(6.5rem, 20vw, 9rem);
  }
}

/* Foreground content: full-height column, content at top, stats pinned to bottom */
.hero-fg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 840px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-height, 68px) - 48px);
  padding-bottom: 48px;
}

/* Smaller foreground elements */
.hero-main-stack {
  margin-top: 38vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-main-stack {
    margin-top: 28vh;
  }
}

.hero-fg .hero-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  margin-top: -55px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-fg .hero-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-fg .hero-title--compact {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-fg .hero-tagline--light {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Stats dock to bottom of the foreground column and adjusted */
.hero-fg .hero-stats {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 20px;
  gap: 24px;
}

.hero-fg .hero-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-fg .hero-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE (LEAN) ===== */
.about-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.about-page--lean {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Lean centered content wrapper */
.about-lean-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height, 68px) + 72px) 32px 80px;
  min-height: 100vh;
}
.about-lean-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease both;
}

/* Logo */
.about-lean-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: rgba(37,99,235,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.25));
}

/* Heading */
.about-lean-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Two paragraphs */
.about-lean-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}
.about-lean-body p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.85;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .about-lean-body p {
  color: rgba(200, 215, 240, 0.80);
}
[data-theme="dark"] .about-lean-heading {
  color: #F0F4FF;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-lean-wrap {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height, 68px) + 48px) 20px 60px;
  }
  .about-lean-body p {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .about-lean-inner {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .about-lean-logo {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}



    /* New Page Styles */
    .acm-container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: calc(var(--nav-height, 68px) + 52px) 24px 60px;
    }
    
    .acm-hero {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 64px;
      position: relative;
    }
    
    .acm-logo-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      width: 120px;
      height: 120px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 16px;
      margin: 0 auto 24px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    
    .acm-logo-wrapper:hover {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
    
    .acm-logo-wrapper img {
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 100%;
      object-fit: contain;
    }
    
    .acm-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    
    .acm-desc {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      max-width: 780px;
      margin: 0 auto 32px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }
    
    .acm-socials {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    
    .creator-section {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 80px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding-top: 64px;
    }
    
    .creator-section-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    .creator-section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    
    .creator-section-desc {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto 48px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    
    /* Responsive Grid for Profile Cards */
    .creators-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      max-width: 1000px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    @media (min-width: 640px) {
      .creators-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }
    
    @media (min-width: 992px) {
      .creators-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }
    }
    
    /* Profile Card Styling */
    .profile-card {
      background: var(--card);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all var(--transition-slow);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    
    .profile-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    
    .profile-avatar {
      width: 72px;
      height: 72px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #FFF;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
      transition: transform var(--transition);
    }
    
    .profile-card:hover .profile-avatar {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    
    .profile-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.125rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    
    .profile-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      flex-grow: 1;
      max-width: 180px;
    }
    
    .profile-socials {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    
    .profile-social-link {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: var(--bg-secondary);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      transition: all var(--transition);
    }
    
    .profile-social-link:hover {
      background: var(--accent);
      color: #FFF;
      border-color: var(--accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    
    .profile-social-link svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      fill: currentColor;
    }
    
    /* Badge styling */
    .collaborator-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 6px 16px;
      background: var(--accent-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(37,99,235,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    
    .collaborator-badge::before {
      content: '';
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent);
    }

    /* Guest Layout Styles */
    .guest-layout-wrapper {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-height, 62px));
      margin: -26px;
      background: var(--bg);
    }

    .guest-content-body {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 26px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .guest-layout-wrapper {
        margin: -16px;
        min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-height, 62px));
      }
      .guest-content-body {
        padding: 16px;
      }
    }
  