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

:root {
    --primary-red: #FF0040;
    --secondary-red: #CC0033;
    --neon-red: #FF1744;
    --dark-bg: #0A0A0F;
    --card-bg: #13131A;
    --border-color: #2A2A35;
    --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-secondary: #B8B8C8;
    --accent-cyan: #00FFFF;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Rajdhani', sans-serif;
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =============================================
   Animated Background
   will-change added to keep animation on GPU
============================================= */
.bg-animation {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.15;
    will-change: transform;
    background:
        linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 40%, var(--primary-red) 40%, var(--primary-red) 60%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(-45deg, transparent 40%, var(--secondary-red) 40%, var(--secondary-red) 60%, transparent 60%);
    background-size: 100px 100px;
    animation: bgShift 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes bgShift {
    0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate(100px, 100px); }
}

/* =============================================
   Header / Navigation
============================================= */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-red);
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.nav {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--neon-red);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo img {
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    transition: width 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* =============================================
   CTA Button
============================================= */
.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--secondary-red));
    color: white;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    clip-path: polygon(10% 0, 100% 0, 90% 100%, 0 100%);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.cta-button::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.cta-button:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--neon-red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =============================================
   Hero Section
============================================= */
.hero {
    margin-top: 80px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 1400px;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: titleGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes titleGlow {
    0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px var(--primary-red)); }
    50%       { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px var(--neon-red)); }
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--secondary-red));
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.cta-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-red);
    color: var(--primary-red);
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    clip-path: polygon(10% 0, 100% 0, 90% 100%, 0 100%);
}

/* =============================================
   Stats Section
============================================= */
.stats-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.05), transparent);
    position: relative;
}

.stats-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 20px), calc(100% - 20px) 100%, 0 100%);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-red), transparent);
    animation: scanline 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scanline {
    0%   { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

.stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--neon-red);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.stat-trend {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    color: #00FF88;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* =============================================
   Services Section
============================================= */
.services-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.services-grid {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--accent-cyan));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.3);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-red);
}

.service-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.service-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-cta {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s, text-shadow 0.3s;
}

.service-cta:hover {
    gap: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-red);
}

/* =============================================
   Testimonials
============================================= */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--card-bg), transparent);
}

.testimonials-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--accent-cyan));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.author-role {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* =============================================
   Tournaments / Article Cards
============================================= */
.article-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
}

.articles-grid {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
    position: relative;
}

.article-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.1));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.article-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.3);
}

.article-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--secondary-red));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.article-card:hover .article-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.article-image::after {
    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;
}

.article-card:hover .article-image::after {
    left: 100%;
}

.article-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.article-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.article-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* =============================================
   FAQ Section
============================================= */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--dark-bg);
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    list-style: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-red);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.faq-answer-content a {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-answer-content a:hover {
    color: var(--neon-red);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
}

/* =============================================
   Banner + CTA Two-Column Section
============================================= */
.banner-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.05), transparent);
    position: relative;
}

.banner-cta-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.banner-column {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.banner-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.banner-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-red), transparent);
    animation: bannerGlow 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes bannerGlow {
    0%   { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

.banner-wrapper:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.banner-image {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.cta-column {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--accent-cyan));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-column .cta-primary {
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cta-subtext {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* =============================================
   SEO Articles Section
============================================= */
.seo-articles-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    background: var(--dark-bg);
}

.seo-articles-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.seo-article {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.seo-article:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255, 0, 64, 0.2);
}

.seo-article-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.seo-article-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.seo-article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.seo-article-meta time {
    color: var(--primary-red);
}

.seo-article-content {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.9;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.seo-article-content .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.seo-article-content h4 {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.seo-article-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.seo-article-content strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.seo-article-content a {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
    transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.seo-article-content a:hover {
    color: var(--neon-red);
    border-bottom-color: var(--neon-red);
}

/* =============================================
   Footer
============================================= */
.footer {
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.footer-content {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-section h3 {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', sans-serif;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* =============================================
   Mobile Menu Toggle
============================================= */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* =============================================
   Scroll Animations
============================================= */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s, transform 0.6s;
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =============================================
   Custom Cursor (pointer devices only)
============================================= */
@media (pointer: fine) {
    body {
        cursor: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg width="20" height="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="10" cy="10" r="8" fill="none" stroke="%23FF0040" stroke-width="2"/></svg>') 10 10, auto;
    }
    a, button {
        cursor: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg width="20" height="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><circle cx="10" cy="10" r="8" fill="%23FF0040"/></svg>') 10 10, pointer;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   Visually Hidden (screen reader only)
============================================= */
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   Responsive
============================================= */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .banner-cta-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .cta-column {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    .banner-wrapper {
        max-width: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo img {
        width: 150px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 15, 0.98);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--primary-red);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Hide JOIN NOW button on mobile nav to avoid clutter */
    .nav > .cta-button {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .testimonial-grid,
    .articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .seo-article {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .seo-article-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .seo-article-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .banner-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}