diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
index e01e13b..cea1177 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/awards/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -335,20 +335,20 @@ function RoundsDndGrid({
 function ConfidenceBadge({ confidence }: { confidence: number }) {
   if (confidence > 0.8) {
     return (
-      <Badge variant="outline" className="border-emerald-300 bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:border-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/30 dark:text-emerald-400 text-xs tabular-nums">
+      <Badge variant="outline" className="border-emerald-300 bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 text-xs tabular-nums">
         {Math.round(confidence * 100)}%
       </Badge>
     )
   }
   if (confidence >= 0.5) {
     return (
-      <Badge variant="outline" className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50 text-amber-700 dark:border-amber-700 dark:bg-amber-950/30 dark:text-amber-400 text-xs tabular-nums">
+      <Badge variant="outline" className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50 text-amber-700 text-xs tabular-nums">
         {Math.round(confidence * 100)}%
       </Badge>
     )
   }
   return (
-    <Badge variant="outline" className="border-red-300 bg-red-50 text-red-700 dark:border-red-700 dark:bg-red-950/30 dark:text-red-400 text-xs tabular-nums">
+    <Badge variant="outline" className="border-red-300 bg-red-50 text-red-700 text-xs tabular-nums">
       {Math.round(confidence * 100)}%
     </Badge>
   )
@@ -897,8 +897,8 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                 <p className="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider">Eligible</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold tabular-nums">{award.eligibleCount}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-950/40">
-                <CheckCircle2 className="h-5 w-5 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400" />
+              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100">
+                <CheckCircle2 className="h-5 w-5 text-emerald-600" />
               </div>
             </div>
           </CardContent>
@@ -910,8 +910,8 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                 <p className="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider">Evaluated</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold tabular-nums">{(award as any).totalAssessed ?? award._count.eligibilities}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-950/40">
-                <ListChecks className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400" />
+              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-blue-100">
+                <ListChecks className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600" />
               </div>
             </div>
           </CardContent>
@@ -923,8 +923,8 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                 <p className="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider">Jurors</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold tabular-nums">{award._count.jurors}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-violet-100 dark:bg-violet-950/40">
-                <Users className="h-5 w-5 text-violet-600 dark:text-violet-400" />
+              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-violet-100">
+                <Users className="h-5 w-5 text-violet-600" />
               </div>
             </div>
           </CardContent>
@@ -936,8 +936,8 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                 <p className="text-xs font-medium text-muted-foreground uppercase tracking-wider">Votes</p>
                 <p className="text-2xl font-bold tabular-nums">{award._count.votes}</p>
               </div>
-              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-amber-100 dark:bg-amber-950/40">
-                <Vote className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400" />
+              <div className="flex h-10 w-10 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-amber-100">
+                <Vote className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
               </div>
             </div>
           </CardContent>
@@ -1612,7 +1612,7 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
         {/* Rounds Tab */}
         <TabsContent value="rounds" className="space-y-4">
           {award.eligibilityMode !== 'SEPARATE_POOL' && (
-            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 p-3 text-blue-800 dark:border-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-950/30 dark:text-blue-300">
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 p-3 text-blue-800">
               <Info className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
               <p className="text-sm">
                 Rounds are used in <strong>Separate Pool</strong> mode to create a dedicated evaluation track for shortlisted projects.
@@ -1620,7 +1620,7 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
             </div>
           )}
           {!award.competitionId && (
-            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-amber-800 dark:border-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-950/30 dark:text-amber-300">
+            <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-amber-800">
               <AlertCircle className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
               <p className="text-sm">
                 Link this award to a competition first before creating rounds.
@@ -1750,16 +1750,16 @@ export default function AwardDetailPage({
                         return (
                           <TableRow
                             key={r.project.id}
-                            className={isWinner ? 'bg-amber-50/80 dark:bg-amber-950/20' : ''}
+                            className={isWinner ? 'bg-amber-50/80' : ''}
                           >
                             <TableCell>
                               <span className={`inline-flex h-7 w-7 items-center justify-center rounded-full text-xs font-bold ${
                                 i === 0
-                                  ? 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-900/40 dark:text-amber-300'
+                                  ? 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800'
                                   : i === 1
-                                    ? 'bg-slate-200 text-slate-700 dark:bg-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300'
+                                    ? 'bg-slate-200 text-slate-700'
                                     : i === 2
-                                      ? 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-800 dark:bg-orange-900/40 dark:text-orange-300'
+                                      ? 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-800'
                                       : 'text-muted-foreground'
                               }`}>
                                 {i + 1}
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/[id]/page.tsx
index 6c581f3..73fd674 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -1047,7 +1047,7 @@ export default function MemberDetailPage() {
               />
             </div>
 
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 px-3 py-2 text-xs text-amber-900 dark:border-amber-900 dark:bg-amber-950/30 dark:text-amber-100">
+            <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 px-3 py-2 text-xs text-amber-900">
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                 <Clock className="h-3.5 w-3.5 shrink-0" />
                 <span>
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/invite/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/invite/page.tsx
index 0f63634..5695358 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/invite/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/members/invite/page.tsx
@@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ export default function MemberInvitePage() {
               </div>
 
               {!sendInvitation && (
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3 rounded-lg bg-blue-500/10 p-4 text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400">
+                <div className="flex items-start gap-3 rounded-lg bg-blue-500/10 p-4 text-blue-700">
                   <MailX className="h-5 w-5 shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
                   <div>
                     <p className="font-medium">No invitations will be sent</p>
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/[id]/mentor/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/[id]/mentor/page.tsx
index 4952791..df4f1c8 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/[id]/mentor/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/[id]/mentor/page.tsx
@@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ function MentorAssignmentContent({ projectId }: { projectId: string }) {
 
             <TabsContent value="ai" className="space-y-4">
               {aiSource === 'fallback' && (
-                <div className="flex items-start gap-3 rounded-md border border-amber-300 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-sm dark:border-amber-700 dark:bg-amber-950/40">
+                <div className="flex items-start gap-3 rounded-md border border-amber-300 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-sm">
                   <AlertTriangle className="mt-0.5 h-4 w-4 shrink-0 text-amber-600" />
                   <div>
                     <p className="font-medium">AI matching unavailable</p>
@@ -693,7 +693,7 @@ function PendingChangeRequestsPanel({ projectId }: { projectId: string }) {
 
   return (
     <>
-      <Card className="border-amber-300 dark:border-amber-700">
+      <Card className="border-amber-300">
         <CardHeader>
           <CardTitle className="text-lg flex items-center gap-2">
             <Inbox className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/bulk-upload/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/bulk-upload/page.tsx
index f7e6d76..ee98d4a 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/bulk-upload/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/bulk-upload/page.tsx
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ export default function BulkUploadPage() {
                         return (
                           <TableRow
                             key={row.project.id}
-                            className={row.isComplete ? 'bg-green-50/50 dark:bg-green-950/10' : ''}
+                            className={row.isComplete ? 'bg-green-50/50' : ''}
                           >
                             <TableCell>
                               <Link
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/new/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/new/page.tsx
index 93ee9a5..a9a84f9 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/new/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/new/page.tsx
@@ -53,15 +53,15 @@ type TeamMemberEntry = {
 }
 
 const ROLE_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
-  LEAD: 'bg-red-100 text-red-700 dark:bg-red-900/30 dark:text-red-400',
-  MEMBER: 'bg-teal-100 text-teal-700 dark:bg-teal-900/30 dark:text-teal-400',
-  ADVISOR: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-900/30 dark:text-blue-400',
+  LEAD: 'bg-red-100 text-red-700',
+  MEMBER: 'bg-teal-100 text-teal-700',
+  ADVISOR: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-700',
 }
 
 const ROLE_AVATAR_COLORS: Record<string, string> = {
-  LEAD: 'bg-red-100 text-red-700 dark:bg-red-900/40 dark:text-red-300',
-  MEMBER: 'bg-teal-100 text-teal-700 dark:bg-teal-900/40 dark:text-teal-300',
-  ADVISOR: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 dark:bg-blue-900/40 dark:text-blue-300',
+  LEAD: 'bg-red-100 text-red-700',
+  MEMBER: 'bg-teal-100 text-teal-700',
+  ADVISOR: 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-700',
 }
 
 const ROLE_LABELS: Record<string, string> = {
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/page.tsx
index a2fd83d..23639f4 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/projects/page.tsx
@@ -679,7 +679,7 @@ export default function ProjectsPage() {
           <Button
             variant="outline"
             onClick={() => setAiTagDialogOpen(true)}
-            className={taggingInProgress ? 'border-amber-400 bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/20' : ''}
+            className={taggingInProgress ? 'border-amber-400 bg-amber-50' : ''}
           >
             {taggingInProgress ? (
               <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin text-amber-600" />
@@ -1716,15 +1716,15 @@ export default function ProjectsPage() {
           <div className="space-y-6 py-4">
             {/* Progress Indicator (when running) */}
             {taggingInProgress && (
-              <div className="p-4 rounded-lg bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-900">
+              <div className="p-4 rounded-lg bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200">
                 <div className="space-y-3">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
                     <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 animate-spin text-blue-600" />
                     <div className="flex-1">
-                      <p className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
+                      <p className="font-medium text-blue-900">
                         AI Tagging in Progress
                       </p>
-                      <p className="text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+                      <p className="text-sm text-blue-700">
                         {jobStatus?.status === 'PENDING'
                           ? 'Initializing...'
                           : `Processing ${jobStatus?.totalProjects || 0} projects with AI...`}
@@ -1739,12 +1739,12 @@ export default function ProjectsPage() {
                   </div>
                   <div className="space-y-1">
                     <div className="flex justify-between text-sm">
-                      <span className="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+                      <span className="text-blue-700">
                         {jobStatus?.processedCount || 0} of {jobStatus?.totalProjects || '?'} projects processed
                         {jobStatus?.taggedCount ? ` (${jobStatus.taggedCount} tagged)` : ''}
                       </span>
                       {jobStatus && jobStatus.totalProjects > 0 && (
-                        <span className="font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100">
+                        <span className="font-medium text-blue-900">
                           {taggingProgressPercent}%
                         </span>
                       )}
@@ -1767,9 +1767,9 @@ export default function ProjectsPage() {
             {taggingResult && !taggingInProgress && (
               <div className={`p-4 rounded-lg border ${
                 taggingResult.failed > 0
-                  ? 'bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/20 border-amber-200 dark:border-amber-900'
+                  ? 'bg-amber-50 border-amber-200'
                   : taggingResult.processed > 0
-                    ? 'bg-green-50 dark:bg-green-950/20 border-green-200 dark:border-green-900'
+                    ? 'bg-green-50 border-green-200'
                     : 'bg-muted border-border'
               }`}>
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-3">
@@ -1804,12 +1804,12 @@ export default function ProjectsPage() {
                 </div>
                 {taggingResult.errors.length > 0 && (
                   <div className="mt-3 space-y-2">
-                    <p className="text-sm font-medium text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-300">
+                    <p className="text-sm font-medium text-amber-700">
                       {taggingResult.errors.length} project{taggingResult.errors.length > 1 ? 's' : ''} failed:
                     </p>
                     <div className="max-h-32 overflow-y-auto rounded bg-background/50 p-2 text-xs space-y-1">
                       {taggingResult.errors.map((error, i) => (
-                        <p key={i} className="text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-300">
+                        <p key={i} className="text-amber-700">
                           • {error}
                         </p>
                       ))}
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/[projectId]/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/[projectId]/page.tsx
index 98482be..3b2d709 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/[projectId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/[projectId]/page.tsx
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@ export default function AdminProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PagePr
           </Link>
         </Button>
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
             {isReadOnly ? 'Submitted Evaluation' : 'Fill In Evaluation'}
           </h1>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1 flex-wrap">
@@ -404,8 +404,8 @@ export default function AdminProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PagePr
                 variant="secondary"
                 className={
                   project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP'
-                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950 dark:text-violet-300'
-                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200 dark:bg-sky-950 dark:text-sky-300'
+                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200'
+                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200'
                 }
               >
                 {project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP' ? 'Startup' : 'Business Concept'}
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ export default function AdminProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PagePr
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-amber-500 bg-amber-50/40 dark:bg-amber-950/10">
+      <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-amber-500 bg-amber-50/40">
         <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4">
           <UserCheck className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600 shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
           <div className="flex-1 text-sm">
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ export default function AdminProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PagePr
       </Card>
 
       {isReadOnly && (
-        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-blue-500 bg-blue-50/50 dark:bg-blue-950/20">
+        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-blue-500 bg-blue-50/50">
           <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4">
             <Lock className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
             <div className="flex-1">
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ export default function AdminProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PagePr
       )}
 
       {hasCOI && !isReadOnly && (
-        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-red-500 bg-red-50/40 dark:bg-red-950/10">
+        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-red-500 bg-red-50/40">
           <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4">
             <Lock className="h-5 w-5 text-red-600 shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
             <div className="flex-1 text-sm">
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/page.tsx
index da0b9f0..6141d1a 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/jurors/[userId]/evaluate/page.tsx
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ export default function AdminJurorProxyEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: P
           </Link>
         </Button>
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
             Proxy Evaluations
           </h1>
           <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">
@@ -205,8 +205,8 @@ function AssignmentRow({ roundId, userId, assignment, mode }: AssignmentRowProps
               className={cn(
                 'shrink-0',
                 project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP'
-                  ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950 dark:text-violet-300'
-                  : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200 dark:bg-sky-950 dark:text-sky-300',
+                  ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200'
+                  : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200',
               )}
             >
               {project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP' ? 'Startup' : 'Business Concept'}
diff --git a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/page.tsx b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/page.tsx
index 7b72a2d..6b0a945 100644
--- a/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(admin)/admin/rounds/[roundId]/page.tsx
@@ -2074,39 +2074,39 @@ export default function RoundDetailPage() {
                       </p>
                     )}
                     {aiAssignmentMutation.isPending && (
-                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-violet-50 border border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950/20 dark:border-violet-800">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-violet-50 border border-violet-200">
                         <div className="relative">
                           <div className="h-8 w-8 rounded-full border-2 border-violet-300 border-t-violet-600 animate-spin" />
                         </div>
                         <div>
-                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-violet-800 dark:text-violet-200">AI is analyzing projects and jurors...</p>
-                          <p className="text-xs text-violet-600 dark:text-violet-400">
+                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-violet-800">AI is analyzing projects and jurors...</p>
+                          <p className="text-xs text-violet-600">
                             Matching expertise, reviewing bios, and balancing workloads
                           </p>
                         </div>
                       </div>
                     )}
                     {aiAssignmentMutation.error && !aiAssignmentMutation.isPending && (
-                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-red-50 border border-red-200 dark:bg-red-950/20 dark:border-red-800">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-red-50 border border-red-200">
                         <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 text-red-600 shrink-0" />
                         <div className="flex-1">
-                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-red-800 dark:text-red-200">
+                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-red-800">
                             AI generation failed
                           </p>
-                          <p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400">
+                          <p className="text-xs text-red-600">
                             {aiAssignmentMutation.error.message}
                           </p>
                         </div>
                       </div>
                     )}
                     {aiAssignmentMutation.data && !aiAssignmentMutation.isPending && (
-                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-emerald-50 border border-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-950/20 dark:border-emerald-800">
+                      <div className="flex items-center gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg bg-emerald-50 border border-emerald-200">
                         <CheckCircle2 className="h-5 w-5 text-emerald-600 shrink-0" />
                         <div className="flex-1">
-                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-emerald-800 dark:text-emerald-200">
+                          <p className="text-sm font-medium text-emerald-800">
                             {aiAssignmentMutation.data.stats.assignmentsGenerated} assignments generated
                           </p>
-                          <p className="text-xs text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400">
+                          <p className="text-xs text-emerald-600">
                             {aiAssignmentMutation.data.stats.totalJurors} jurors, {aiAssignmentMutation.data.stats.totalProjects} projects
                             {aiAssignmentMutation.data.fallbackUsed && ' (algorithm fallback)'}
                           </p>
@@ -2588,9 +2588,9 @@ export default function RoundDetailPage() {
 
       {/* Autosave error bar — only shows when save fails */}
       {autosaveStatus === 'error' && (
-        <div className="fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 z-50 border-t bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-950/50 shadow-[0_-4px_12px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]">
+        <div className="fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 z-50 border-t bg-red-50 shadow-[0_-4px_12px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]">
           <div className="container flex items-center justify-between py-3 px-4 max-w-5xl mx-auto">
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-red-700 dark:text-red-300">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-red-700">
               <AlertTriangle className="h-4 w-4" />
               <span>Auto-save failed</span>
             </div>
diff --git a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/page.tsx b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/page.tsx
index 2e70a0b..476fdbd 100644
--- a/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(applicant)/applicant/page.tsx
@@ -219,12 +219,12 @@ export default function ApplicantDashboardPage() {
               key={round.id}
               className={`flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start sm:items-center gap-3 rounded-lg border px-4 py-3 ${
                 isUrgent
-                  ? 'border-amber-500/50 bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/20'
+                  ? 'border-amber-500/50 bg-amber-50'
                   : 'border-primary/20 bg-primary/5'
               }`}
             >
               <div className="flex items-center gap-2 min-w-0">
-                <Clock className={`h-4 w-4 shrink-0 ${isUrgent ? 'text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400' : 'text-primary'}`} />
+                <Clock className={`h-4 w-4 shrink-0 ${isUrgent ? 'text-amber-600' : 'text-primary'}`} />
                 <span className="font-medium text-sm truncate">{round.name}</span>
                 <Badge variant={isUrgent ? 'warning' : 'default'} className="shrink-0">
                   {remaining > 0 ? formatCountdown(remaining) + ' left' : 'Closed'}
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/awards/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/awards/[id]/page.tsx
index a31ff27..caa83de 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/awards/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/awards/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -427,10 +427,10 @@ function ProjectDetails({ project }: { project: ProjectData }) {
   return (
     <div className="px-4 pb-4 pt-2 space-y-4 border-t mt-2">
       {project.evaluationScore && (
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-md bg-blue-50/50 dark:bg-blue-950/20 px-3 py-2">
-          <Star className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 shrink-0" />
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-md bg-blue-50/50 px-3 py-2">
+          <Star className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-600 shrink-0" />
           <div className="text-sm">
-            <span className="font-semibold text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+            <span className="font-semibold text-blue-700">
               {project.evaluationScore.avg.toFixed(1)} / 10
             </span>
             <span className="text-muted-foreground ml-2">
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ function ProjectCard({
               isExpanded && 'rotate-180'
             )} />
             <div className="min-w-0">
-              <h3 className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue dark:group-hover:text-brand-teal transition-colors">
+              <h3 className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue transition-colors">
                 {project.title}
               </h3>
               <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-0.5">
@@ -587,7 +587,7 @@ function ChairPanel({
   const isClosed = award.status === 'CLOSED'
 
   return (
-    <Card className="border-amber-200 dark:border-amber-900">
+    <Card className="border-amber-200">
       <CardHeader>
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <Gavel className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/page.tsx
index c7645ae..9b077be 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/page.tsx
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default function JuryRoundDetailPage() {
           Back
         </Button>
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
             {round?.name || 'Round Details'}
           </h1>
           <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/evaluate/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/evaluate/page.tsx
index 650daa7..a143211 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/evaluate/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/evaluate/page.tsx
@@ -460,7 +460,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
         </div>
         <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-amber-500">
           <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-4 p-6">
-            <div className="rounded-xl bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/40 p-3">
+            <div className="rounded-xl bg-amber-50 p-3">
               <Clock className="h-6 w-6 text-amber-600" />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
             </Link>
           </Button>
           <div>
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
               Evaluate Project
             </h1>
             <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">{project.title}</p>
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
             </Link>
           </Button>
           <div>
-            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+            <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
               Evaluate Project
             </h1>
             <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">{project.title}</p>
@@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
         </div>
         <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-amber-500">
           <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-4 p-6">
-            <div className="rounded-xl bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/40 p-3">
+            <div className="rounded-xl bg-amber-50 p-3">
               <ShieldAlert className="h-6 w-6 text-amber-600" />
             </div>
             <div>
@@ -573,7 +573,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
           </Button>
         )}
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
             {isReadOnly ? 'Submitted Evaluation' : 'Evaluate Project'}
           </h1>
           <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1">
@@ -583,8 +583,8 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
                 variant="secondary"
                 className={
                   project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP'
-                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950 dark:text-violet-300'
-                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200 dark:bg-sky-950 dark:text-sky-300'
+                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200'
+                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200'
                 }
               >
                 {project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP' ? 'Startup' : 'Business Concept'}
@@ -595,7 +595,7 @@ export default function JuryEvaluatePage({ params: paramsPromise }: PageProps) {
       </div>
 
       {isReadOnly && (
-        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-blue-500 bg-blue-50/50 dark:bg-blue-950/20">
+        <Card className="border-l-4 border-l-blue-500 bg-blue-50/50">
           <CardContent className="flex items-start gap-3 p-4">
             <Lock className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 shrink-0 mt-0.5" />
             <div className="flex-1">
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/page.tsx
index e641cab..a9c7594 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/[roundId]/projects/[projectId]/page.tsx
@@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ export default function JuryProjectDetailPage() {
                 variant="secondary"
                 className={
                   project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP'
-                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:bg-violet-950 dark:text-violet-300'
-                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200 dark:bg-sky-950 dark:text-sky-300'
+                    ? 'bg-violet-100 text-violet-700 border-violet-200'
+                    : 'bg-sky-100 text-sky-700 border-sky-200'
                 }
               >
                 {project.competitionCategory === 'STARTUP' ? 'Startup' : 'Business Concept'}
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/page.tsx
index 8be5108..97609e4 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/competitions/page.tsx
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ export default function JuryAssignmentsPage() {
     <div className="space-y-6">
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
         <div>
-          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+          <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
             My Assignments
           </h1>
           <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1">
diff --git a/src/app/(jury)/jury/page.tsx b/src/app/(jury)/jury/page.tsx
index cc259c2..127e352 100644
--- a/src/app/(jury)/jury/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(jury)/jury/page.tsx
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
           <div className="h-1 w-full bg-gradient-to-r from-brand-teal/40 via-brand-blue/40 to-brand-teal/40" />
           <CardContent className="py-8 px-6">
             <div className="flex flex-col items-center text-center mb-6">
-              <div className="rounded-2xl bg-gradient-to-br from-brand-teal/10 to-brand-blue/10 p-4 mb-3 dark:from-brand-teal/20 dark:to-brand-blue/20">
+              <div className="rounded-2xl bg-gradient-to-br from-brand-teal/10 to-brand-blue/10 p-4 mb-3">
                 <ClipboardList className="h-8 w-8 text-brand-teal/60" />
               </div>
               <p className="text-lg font-semibold">No assignments yet</p>
@@ -273,13 +273,13 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
             <div className={`grid gap-3 max-w-md mx-auto ${juryCompareEnabled ? 'sm:grid-cols-2' : ''}`}>
               <Link
                 href="/jury/competitions"
-                className="group flex items-center gap-3 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-3 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-blue/30 hover:bg-brand-blue/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md dark:hover:border-brand-teal/30 dark:hover:bg-brand-teal/5"
+                className="group flex items-center gap-3 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-3 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-blue/30 hover:bg-brand-blue/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
               >
-                <div className="rounded-lg bg-blue-50 p-2 transition-colors group-hover:bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-950/40">
-                  <ClipboardList className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400" />
+                <div className="rounded-lg bg-blue-50 p-2 transition-colors group-hover:bg-blue-100">
+                  <ClipboardList className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-600" />
                 </div>
                 <div className="text-left">
-                  <p className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue dark:group-hover:text-brand-teal transition-colors">All Assignments</p>
+                  <p className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue transition-colors">All Assignments</p>
                   <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">View evaluations</p>
                 </div>
               </Link>
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                   href="/jury/competitions"
                   className="group flex items-center gap-3 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-3 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-teal/30 hover:bg-brand-teal/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
                 >
-                  <div className="rounded-lg bg-teal-50 p-2 transition-colors group-hover:bg-teal-100 dark:bg-teal-950/40">
+                  <div className="rounded-lg bg-teal-50 p-2 transition-colors group-hover:bg-teal-100">
                     <GitCompare className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-teal" />
                   </div>
                   <div className="text-left">
@@ -314,8 +314,8 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
               <div className="rounded-[7px] bg-background">
                 <CardHeader className="pb-2 pt-4 px-5">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-amber-100 p-1.5 dark:bg-amber-900/40">
-                      <Trophy className="h-4 w-4 text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400" />
+                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-amber-100 p-1.5">
+                      <Trophy className="h-4 w-4 text-amber-600" />
                     </div>
                     <CardTitle className="text-lg">Special Awards — Voting Open</CardTitle>
                   </div>
@@ -333,27 +333,27 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                         className={cn(
                           'rounded-xl border p-4 space-y-3 transition-all duration-200 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md',
                           hasVoted
-                            ? 'border-green-200/60 bg-green-50/30 dark:border-green-800/40 dark:bg-green-950/10'
+                            ? 'border-green-200/60 bg-green-50/30'
                             : isUrgent
-                              ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50/50 dark:border-red-900 dark:bg-red-950/20'
-                              : 'border-amber-200/60 bg-amber-50/30 dark:border-amber-800/40 dark:bg-amber-950/10'
+                              ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50/50'
+                              : 'border-amber-200/60 bg-amber-50/30'
                         )}
                       >
                         <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
                           <div>
-                            <h3 className={cn('font-semibold', hasVoted ? 'text-green-700 dark:text-green-400' : 'text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-400')}>{award.name}</h3>
+                            <h3 className={cn('font-semibold', hasVoted ? 'text-green-700' : 'text-amber-700')}>{award.name}</h3>
                             <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-0.5">
                               {award._count.eligibilities} project{award._count.eligibilities !== 1 ? 's' : ''} to review
                               {record.isChair && ' · You are the Chair'}
                             </p>
                           </div>
                           {hasVoted ? (
-                            <Badge className="bg-green-100 text-green-800 border-green-300 dark:bg-green-950 dark:text-green-300 dark:border-green-700">
+                            <Badge className="bg-green-100 text-green-800 border-green-300">
                               <CheckCircle2 className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                               Submitted
                             </Badge>
                           ) : (
-                            <Badge className="bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 border-amber-300 dark:bg-amber-950 dark:text-amber-300 dark:border-amber-700">
+                            <Badge className="bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 border-amber-300">
                               Vote Now
                             </Badge>
                           )}
@@ -452,8 +452,8 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
               <CardHeader className="pb-3">
                 <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-blue/10 p-1.5 dark:bg-brand-blue/20">
-                      <ClipboardList className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-blue dark:text-brand-teal" />
+                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-blue/10 p-1.5">
+                      <ClipboardList className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-blue" />
                     </div>
                     <CardTitle className="text-lg">My Assignments</CardTitle>
                   </div>
@@ -487,14 +487,14 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                             href={`/jury/competitions/${assignment.round.id}/projects/${assignment.project.id}`}
                             className="flex-1 min-w-0 group"
                           >
-                            <p className="text-sm font-medium truncate group-hover:text-brand-blue dark:group-hover:text-brand-teal transition-colors">
+                            <p className="text-sm font-medium truncate group-hover:text-brand-blue transition-colors">
                               {assignment.project.title}
                             </p>
                             <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mt-1">
                               <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground truncate">
                                 {assignment.project.teamName}
                               </span>
-                              <Badge variant="secondary" className="text-[10px] px-1.5 py-0 bg-brand-blue/5 text-brand-blue/80 dark:bg-brand-teal/10 dark:text-brand-teal/80 border-0">
+                              <Badge variant="secondary" className="text-[10px] px-1.5 py-0 bg-brand-blue/5 text-brand-blue/80 border-0">
                                 {assignment.round.name}
                               </Badge>
                             </div>
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                                 Done
                               </Badge>
                             ) : isDraft && isVotingOpen ? (
-                              <Badge className="text-xs bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 border-amber-300 dark:bg-amber-950 dark:text-amber-300 dark:border-amber-700 animate-pulse">
+                              <Badge className="text-xs bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 border-amber-300 animate-pulse">
                                 <Send className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                                 Ready to submit
                               </Badge>
@@ -571,7 +571,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
             <Card>
               <CardHeader className="pb-3">
                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                  <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-teal/10 p-1.5 dark:bg-brand-teal/20">
+                  <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-teal/10 p-1.5">
                     <Zap className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-teal" />
                   </div>
                   <CardTitle className="text-lg">Quick Actions</CardTitle>
@@ -581,13 +581,13 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                 <div className={`grid gap-3 ${juryCompareEnabled ? 'sm:grid-cols-2' : ''}`}>
                   <Link
                     href="/jury/competitions"
-                    className="group flex items-center gap-4 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-4 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-blue/30 hover:bg-brand-blue/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md dark:hover:border-brand-teal/30 dark:hover:bg-brand-teal/5"
+                    className="group flex items-center gap-4 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-4 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-blue/30 hover:bg-brand-blue/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
                   >
-                    <div className="rounded-xl bg-blue-50 p-3 transition-colors group-hover:bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-950/40 dark:group-hover:bg-blue-950/60">
-                      <ClipboardList className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400" />
+                    <div className="rounded-xl bg-blue-50 p-3 transition-colors group-hover:bg-blue-100">
+                      <ClipboardList className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600" />
                     </div>
                     <div className="text-left">
-                      <p className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue dark:group-hover:text-brand-teal transition-colors">All Assignments</p>
+                      <p className="font-semibold text-sm group-hover:text-brand-blue transition-colors">All Assignments</p>
                       <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-0.5">View and manage evaluations</p>
                     </div>
                   </Link>
@@ -596,7 +596,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                       href="/jury/competitions"
                       className="group flex items-center gap-4 rounded-xl border border-border/60 p-4 transition-all duration-200 hover:border-brand-teal/30 hover:bg-brand-teal/5 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md"
                     >
-                      <div className="rounded-xl bg-teal-50 p-3 transition-colors group-hover:bg-teal-100 dark:bg-teal-950/40 dark:group-hover:bg-teal-950/60">
+                      <div className="rounded-xl bg-teal-50 p-3 transition-colors group-hover:bg-teal-100">
                         <GitCompare className="h-5 w-5 text-brand-teal" />
                       </div>
                       <div className="text-left">
@@ -620,8 +620,8 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                 <div className="h-1 w-full bg-gradient-to-r from-brand-blue via-brand-teal to-brand-blue" />
                 <CardHeader className="pb-3">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-blue/10 p-1.5 dark:bg-brand-blue/20">
-                      <Waves className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-blue dark:text-brand-teal" />
+                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-blue/10 p-1.5">
+                      <Waves className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-blue" />
                     </div>
                     <div>
                       <CardTitle className="text-lg">Active Voting Stages</CardTitle>
@@ -650,13 +650,13 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                         className={cn(
                           'rounded-xl border p-4 space-y-3 transition-all duration-200 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md',
                           isUrgent
-                            ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50/50 dark:border-red-900 dark:bg-red-950/20'
-                            : 'border-border/60 bg-muted/20 dark:bg-muted/10'
+                            ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50/50'
+                            : 'border-border/60 bg-muted/20'
                         )}
                       >
                         <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
                           <div>
-                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-brand-blue dark:text-brand-teal">{round.name}</h3>
+                            <h3 className="font-semibold text-brand-blue">{round.name}</h3>
                             <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-0.5">
                               {program.name} &middot; {program.year}
                             </p>
@@ -716,7 +716,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
             <AnimatedCard index={8}>
               <Card>
                 <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-6 text-center">
-                  <div className="rounded-2xl bg-brand-teal/10 p-3 mb-2 dark:bg-brand-teal/20">
+                  <div className="rounded-2xl bg-brand-teal/10 p-3 mb-2">
                     <Clock className="h-6 w-6 text-brand-teal/70" />
                   </div>
                   <p className="font-semibold text-sm">No active voting stages</p>
@@ -734,7 +734,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
               <Card>
                 <CardHeader className="pb-3">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2.5">
-                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-teal/10 p-1.5 dark:bg-brand-teal/20">
+                    <div className="rounded-lg bg-brand-teal/10 p-1.5">
                       <BarChart3 className="h-4 w-4 text-brand-teal" />
                     </div>
                     <CardTitle className="text-lg">Round Summary</CardTitle>
@@ -750,7 +750,7 @@ async function JuryDashboardContent() {
                         <div className="flex items-center justify-between text-sm">
                           <span className="font-medium truncate">{round.name}</span>
                           <div className="flex items-baseline gap-1 shrink-0 ml-2">
-                            <span className="font-bold tabular-nums text-brand-blue dark:text-brand-teal">{pct}%</span>
+                            <span className="font-bold tabular-nums text-brand-blue">{pct}%</span>
                             <span className="text-xs text-muted-foreground">({done}/{total})</span>
                           </div>
                         </div>
@@ -852,7 +852,7 @@ export default async function JuryDashboardPage() {
     <div className="space-y-4">
       {/* Header */}
       <div>
-        <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue dark:text-foreground">
+        <h1 className="text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-brand-blue">
           {getGreeting()}, {session?.user?.name || 'Juror'}
         </h1>
         <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-0.5">
diff --git a/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/projects/[id]/page.tsx b/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/projects/[id]/page.tsx
index 15966a6..9a26169 100644
--- a/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/projects/[id]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(mentor)/mentor/projects/[id]/page.tsx
@@ -596,7 +596,7 @@ function MilestonesSection({
               <div
                 key={milestone.id}
                 className={`flex items-start gap-3 p-3 rounded-lg border transition-all duration-200 hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-sm ${
-                  isCompleted ? 'bg-green-50/50 border-green-200 dark:bg-green-950/20 dark:border-green-900' : ''
+                  isCompleted ? 'bg-green-50/50 border-green-200' : ''
                 }`}
               >
                 <Checkbox
diff --git a/src/app/(public)/finalist/confirm/[token]/page.tsx b/src/app/(public)/finalist/confirm/[token]/page.tsx
index 08bd4e5..c541cc1 100644
--- a/src/app/(public)/finalist/confirm/[token]/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/(public)/finalist/confirm/[token]/page.tsx
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@ function FinalistConfirmContent({ token }: { token: string }) {
             Your project <strong>{data.project.title}</strong> is a finalist for the Monaco Ocean
             Protection Challenge grand finale.
           </p>
-          <div className="bg-background border-amber-300 mt-3 rounded-md border-l-4 p-3 dark:border-amber-700">
+          <div className="bg-background border-amber-300 mt-3 rounded-md border-l-4 p-3">
             <p className="text-sm">
               <strong>Confirm by {formatDeadline(deadline)}.</strong>
             </p>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/assignment/assignment-preview-sheet.tsx b/src/components/admin/assignment/assignment-preview-sheet.tsx
index 3b5a40b..778e87a 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/assignment/assignment-preview-sheet.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/assignment/assignment-preview-sheet.tsx
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ export function AssignmentPreviewSheet({
             {mode === 'ai' && !aiResult && !isAIGenerating && (
               <Card className="border-dashed">
                 <CardContent className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 gap-3">
-                  <div className="h-12 w-12 rounded-full bg-violet-100 dark:bg-violet-950 flex items-center justify-center">
+                  <div className="h-12 w-12 rounded-full bg-violet-100 flex items-center justify-center">
                     <Sparkles className="h-6 w-6 text-violet-600" />
                   </div>
                   <div className="text-center space-y-1">
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ export function AssignmentPreviewSheet({
             {isLoading ? (
               <div className="space-y-3">
                 {mode === 'ai' && (
-                  <Card className="border-violet-200 bg-violet-50/50 dark:bg-violet-950/20">
+                  <Card className="border-violet-200 bg-violet-50/50">
                     <CardContent className="flex items-center gap-3 py-4">
                       <div className="relative">
                         <div className="h-6 w-6 rounded-full border-2 border-violet-300 border-t-violet-600 animate-spin" />
@@ -567,13 +567,13 @@ export function AssignmentPreviewSheet({
 
                 {/* ── Warnings ── */}
                 {preview.warnings && preview.warnings.length > 0 && (
-                  <Card className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50/50 dark:bg-amber-950/20">
+                  <Card className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50/50">
                     <CardContent className="p-3">
                       <div className="flex items-start gap-2">
                         <AlertTriangle className="h-4 w-4 text-amber-600 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
                         <div className="space-y-1">
                           {preview.warnings.map((w: string, idx: number) => (
-                            <p key={idx} className="text-xs text-amber-800 dark:text-amber-200">
+                            <p key={idx} className="text-xs text-amber-800">
                               {w}
                             </p>
                           ))}
diff --git a/src/components/admin/round/award-shortlist.tsx b/src/components/admin/round/award-shortlist.tsx
index 4f5f98e..89e6303 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/round/award-shortlist.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/round/award-shortlist.tsx
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ export function AwardShortlist({
                                     }
                                   </p>
                                   {eligibilityMode === 'SEPARATE_POOL' && !hasAwardRounds && (
-                                    <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-amber-800 dark:border-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-950/30 dark:text-amber-300">
+                                    <div className="flex items-start gap-2 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-amber-800">
                                       <AlertTriangle className="h-4 w-4 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
                                       <p className="text-sm">
                                         No award rounds have been created yet. Projects will be confirmed but <strong>not routed</strong> to an evaluation track. Create rounds on the award page first.
diff --git a/src/components/admin/round/finalization-tab.tsx b/src/components/admin/round/finalization-tab.tsx
index df013b2..2ddc562 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/round/finalization-tab.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/round/finalization-tab.tsx
@@ -328,13 +328,13 @@ export function FinalizationTab({ roundId, roundStatus }: FinalizationTabProps)
     <div className="space-y-6">
       {/* Grace Period Banner */}
       {summary.isGracePeriodActive && (
-        <Card className="border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 dark:border-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-950/20">
+        <Card className="border-amber-200 bg-amber-50">
           <CardContent className="flex items-center justify-between py-4">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
               <Clock className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
               <div>
-                <p className="font-medium text-amber-800 dark:text-amber-200">Grace Period Active</p>
-                <p className="text-sm text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400">
+                <p className="font-medium text-amber-800">Grace Period Active</p>
+                <p className="text-sm text-amber-600">
                   Applicants can still submit until{' '}
                   {summary.gracePeriodEndsAt
                     ? new Date(summary.gracePeriodEndsAt).toLocaleString()
@@ -358,12 +358,12 @@ export function FinalizationTab({ roundId, roundStatus }: FinalizationTabProps)
 
       {/* Finalized Banner */}
       {summary.isFinalized && (
-        <Card className="border-green-200 bg-green-50 dark:border-green-800 dark:bg-green-950/20">
+        <Card className="border-green-200 bg-green-50">
           <CardContent className="flex items-center gap-3 py-4">
             <CheckCircle2 className="h-5 w-5 text-green-600" />
             <div>
-              <p className="font-medium text-green-800 dark:text-green-200">Round Finalized</p>
-              <p className="text-sm text-green-600 dark:text-green-400">
+              <p className="font-medium text-green-800">Round Finalized</p>
+              <p className="text-sm text-green-600">
                 Finalized on{' '}
                 {summary.finalizedAt
                   ? new Date(summary.finalizedAt).toLocaleString()
@@ -376,13 +376,13 @@ export function FinalizationTab({ roundId, roundStatus }: FinalizationTabProps)
 
       {/* Needs Processing Banner */}
       {!summary.isFinalized && !summary.isGracePeriodActive && summary.projects.length > 0 && summary.projects.every((p) => !p.proposedOutcome) && (
-        <Card className="border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 dark:border-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-950/20">
+        <Card className="border-blue-200 bg-blue-50">
           <CardContent className="flex items-center justify-between py-4">
             <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
               <AlertTriangle className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-600" />
               <div>
-                <p className="font-medium text-blue-800 dark:text-blue-200">Projects Need Processing</p>
-                <p className="text-sm text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">
+                <p className="font-medium text-blue-800">Projects Need Processing</p>
+                <p className="text-sm text-blue-600">
                   {summary.projects.length} project{summary.projects.length !== 1 ? 's' : ''} in this round have no proposed outcome.
                   Click &quot;Process&quot; to auto-assign outcomes based on round type and project activity.
                 </p>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/round/mentoring-round-overview.tsx b/src/components/admin/round/mentoring-round-overview.tsx
index b9cfe7b..8d8b2de 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/round/mentoring-round-overview.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/round/mentoring-round-overview.tsx
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ export function MentoringRoundOverview({ roundId }: Props) {
           <p className="text-muted-foreground mt-1 text-xs">
             {assignedPct}% of round{' '}
             {stats.awaitingAssignment > 0 && (
-              <span className="text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-400">
+              <span className="text-amber-700">
                 · {stats.awaitingAssignment} awaiting
               </span>
             )}
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ export function MentoringRoundOverview({ roundId }: Props) {
 
       <Card
         className={`md:col-span-2 xl:col-span-4 ${
-          pendingCount > 0 ? 'border-amber-300 dark:border-amber-700' : ''
+          pendingCount > 0 ? 'border-amber-300' : ''
         }`}
       >
         <CardContent className="flex items-center justify-between py-4">
diff --git a/src/components/admin/round/project-states-table.tsx b/src/components/admin/round/project-states-table.tsx
index 498817c..b80ed64 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/round/project-states-table.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/round/project-states-table.tsx
@@ -290,8 +290,8 @@ export function ProjectStatesTable({ competitionId, roundId, roundStatus, compet
     <div className="space-y-4">
       {/* Finalization hint for closed rounds */}
       {(roundStatus === 'ROUND_CLOSED' || roundStatus === 'ROUND_ARCHIVED') && (
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-lg border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 dark:border-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-950/20 px-4 py-3 text-sm">
-          <span className="text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-lg border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 px-4 py-3 text-sm">
+          <span className="text-blue-700">
             This round is closed. Use the <strong>Finalization</strong> tab to review proposed outcomes and confirm advancement.
           </span>
         </div>
diff --git a/src/components/admin/round/ranking-dashboard.tsx b/src/components/admin/round/ranking-dashboard.tsx
index c20eb91..e5990a4 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/round/ranking-dashboard.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/round/ranking-dashboard.tsx
@@ -699,7 +699,7 @@ export function RankingDashboard({ competitionId: _competitionId, roundId }: Ran
                     This may take a minute. You can continue working — results will appear automatically.
                   </p>
                 </div>
-                <div className="h-2 w-48 rounded-full bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900 overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="h-2 w-48 rounded-full bg-blue-100 overflow-hidden">
                   <div className="h-full w-full rounded-full bg-blue-500 animate-pulse" />
                 </div>
               </>
@@ -962,18 +962,18 @@ export function RankingDashboard({ competitionId: _competitionId, roundId }: Ran
 
         {/* Ranking in-progress banner */}
         {rankingInProgress && (
-          <Card className="border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 dark:border-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-950/30">
+          <Card className="border-blue-200 bg-blue-50">
             <CardContent className="flex items-center gap-3 py-4">
-              <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 animate-spin text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 flex-shrink-0" />
+              <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 animate-spin text-blue-600 flex-shrink-0" />
               <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
-                <p className="text-sm font-medium text-blue-900 dark:text-blue-200">
+                <p className="text-sm font-medium text-blue-900">
                   Ranking in progress&hellip;
                 </p>
-                <p className="text-xs text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-400">
+                <p className="text-xs text-blue-700">
                   This may take a minute. You can continue working — results will appear automatically.
                 </p>
               </div>
-              <div className="h-1.5 w-32 rounded-full bg-blue-200 dark:bg-blue-800 overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
+              <div className="h-1.5 w-32 rounded-full bg-blue-200 overflow-hidden flex-shrink-0">
                 <div className="h-full w-full rounded-full bg-blue-500 animate-pulse" />
               </div>
             </CardContent>
@@ -1097,7 +1097,7 @@ export function RankingDashboard({ competitionId: _competitionId, roundId }: Ran
                                 animate={{ opacity: 1, y: 0 }}
                                 exit={{ opacity: 0, y: -20 }}
                                 className={isAdvancing
-                                  ? 'rounded-lg bg-emerald-50 border-l-4 border-emerald-400 dark:bg-emerald-950/20 dark:border-emerald-600'
+                                  ? 'rounded-lg bg-emerald-50 border-l-4 border-emerald-400'
                                   : ''}
                               >
                                 <SortableProjectRow
@@ -1120,7 +1120,7 @@ export function RankingDashboard({ competitionId: _competitionId, roundId }: Ran
                               {isCutoffRow && (
                                 <div className="flex items-center gap-2 py-1">
                                   <div className="flex-1 border-t-2 border-dashed border-emerald-400/60" />
-                                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400 whitespace-nowrap">
+                                  <span className="text-xs font-medium text-emerald-600 whitespace-nowrap">
                                     Advancement cutoff — {isThresholdMode ? `Score ≥ ${threshold}` : `Top ${advanceCount}`}
                                   </span>
                                   <div className="flex-1 border-t-2 border-dashed border-emerald-400/60" />
diff --git a/src/components/dashboard/smart-actions.tsx b/src/components/dashboard/smart-actions.tsx
index 3c92de1..d179199 100644
--- a/src/components/dashboard/smart-actions.tsx
+++ b/src/components/dashboard/smart-actions.tsx
@@ -33,19 +33,19 @@ const severityConfig = {
   critical: {
     icon: AlertTriangle,
     iconClass: 'text-red-600',
-    bgClass: 'bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-950/30',
+    bgClass: 'bg-red-50',
     borderClass: 'border-l-red-500',
   },
   warning: {
     icon: AlertCircle,
     iconClass: 'text-amber-600',
-    bgClass: 'bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/30',
+    bgClass: 'bg-amber-50',
     borderClass: 'border-l-amber-500',
   },
   info: {
     icon: Info,
     iconClass: 'text-blue-600',
-    bgClass: 'bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-950/30',
+    bgClass: 'bg-blue-50',
     borderClass: 'border-l-blue-500',
   },
 }
@@ -54,8 +54,8 @@ export function SmartActions({ actions }: SmartActionsProps) {
   return (
     <Card>
       <CardHeader className="flex flex-row items-center gap-3 space-y-0 pb-4">
-        <div className="flex h-9 w-9 items-center justify-center rounded-lg bg-amber-100 dark:bg-amber-900/40">
-          <Zap className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400" />
+        <div className="flex h-9 w-9 items-center justify-center rounded-lg bg-amber-100">
+          <Zap className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
         </div>
         <CardTitle className="flex-1">Action Required</CardTitle>
         {actions.length > 0 && (
@@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ export function SmartActions({ actions }: SmartActionsProps) {
       <CardContent>
         {actions.length === 0 ? (
           <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-8 text-center">
-            <div className="flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100 dark:bg-emerald-900/40">
-              <CheckCircle2 className="h-6 w-6 text-emerald-600 dark:text-emerald-400" />
+            <div className="flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-emerald-100">
+              <CheckCircle2 className="h-6 w-6 text-emerald-600" />
             </div>
             <p className="mt-3 text-sm font-medium text-muted-foreground">
               All caught up!
diff --git a/src/components/evaluation/evaluation-form-fields.tsx b/src/components/evaluation/evaluation-form-fields.tsx
index 2d58edc..7494e9d 100644
--- a/src/components/evaluation/evaluation-form-fields.tsx
+++ b/src/components/evaluation/evaluation-form-fields.tsx
@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ export function EvaluationFormFields({
                         className={cn(
                           'flex-1 h-12 rounded-lg border-2 flex items-center justify-center text-sm font-medium transition-all',
                           currentValue === true
-                            ? 'border-emerald-500 bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700 dark:bg-emerald-950/40 dark:text-emerald-400'
+                            ? 'border-emerald-500 bg-emerald-50 text-emerald-700'
                             : 'border-border hover:border-emerald-300 hover:bg-emerald-50/50',
                           isReadOnly && 'opacity-60 cursor-default',
                         )}
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ export function EvaluationFormFields({
                         className={cn(
                           'flex-1 h-12 rounded-lg border-2 flex items-center justify-center text-sm font-medium transition-all',
                           currentValue === false
-                            ? 'border-red-500 bg-red-50 text-red-700 dark:bg-red-950/40 dark:text-red-400'
+                            ? 'border-red-500 bg-red-50 text-red-700'
                             : 'border-border hover:border-red-300 hover:bg-red-50/50',
                           isReadOnly && 'opacity-60 cursor-default',
                         )}
diff --git a/src/components/forms/evaluation-form-with-coi.tsx b/src/components/forms/evaluation-form-with-coi.tsx
index 2c6c374..a6e33de 100644
--- a/src/components/forms/evaluation-form-with-coi.tsx
+++ b/src/components/forms/evaluation-form-with-coi.tsx
@@ -83,10 +83,10 @@ export function EvaluationFormWithCOI({
         <CardContent className="flex items-center gap-3 py-6">
           <ShieldAlert className="h-6 w-6 text-amber-600 shrink-0" />
           <div>
-            <p className="font-medium text-amber-800 dark:text-amber-200">
+            <p className="font-medium text-amber-800">
               Conflict of Interest Declared
             </p>
-            <p className="text-sm text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-300 mt-1">
+            <p className="text-sm text-amber-700 mt-1">
               You declared a conflict of interest for this project. An admin will
               review your declaration. You cannot evaluate this project while the
               conflict is under review.
diff --git a/src/components/jury/preferences-banner.tsx b/src/components/jury/preferences-banner.tsx
index 27bbf65..bfc9265 100644
--- a/src/components/jury/preferences-banner.tsx
+++ b/src/components/jury/preferences-banner.tsx
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ export function JuryPreferencesBanner() {
   if (isLoading || unconfirmed.length === 0) return null
 
   return (
-    <Card className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50/50 dark:border-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-950/20">
+    <Card className="border-amber-300 bg-amber-50/50">
       <CardHeader className="pb-3">
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <Scale className="h-5 w-5 text-amber-600" />
diff --git a/src/components/observer/dashboard/live-final-panel.tsx b/src/components/observer/dashboard/live-final-panel.tsx
index ec63d44..0c64703 100644
--- a/src/components/observer/dashboard/live-final-panel.tsx
+++ b/src/components/observer/dashboard/live-final-panel.tsx
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ import { Radio, Users, Trophy, Eye, EyeOff } from 'lucide-react'
 import { cn } from '@/lib/utils'
 
 const SESSION_STATUS_CONFIG: Record<string, { label: string; color: string; bg: string; pulse?: boolean }> = {
-  NOT_STARTED: { label: 'Not Started', color: 'text-slate-500', bg: 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800' },
-  IN_PROGRESS: { label: 'In Progress', color: 'text-emerald-600', bg: 'bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-900/20', pulse: true },
-  PAUSED: { label: 'Paused', color: 'text-amber-600', bg: 'bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-900/20' },
-  COMPLETED: { label: 'Completed', color: 'text-blue-600', bg: 'bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/20' },
+  NOT_STARTED: { label: 'Not Started', color: 'text-slate-500', bg: 'bg-slate-100' },
+  IN_PROGRESS: { label: 'In Progress', color: 'text-emerald-600', bg: 'bg-emerald-50', pulse: true },
+  PAUSED: { label: 'Paused', color: 'text-amber-600', bg: 'bg-amber-50' },
+  COMPLETED: { label: 'Completed', color: 'text-blue-600', bg: 'bg-blue-50' },
 }
 
 export function LiveFinalPanel({ roundId }: { roundId: string }) {
diff --git a/src/components/observer/dashboard/previous-round-section.tsx b/src/components/observer/dashboard/previous-round-section.tsx
index 1e563fa..c78dd06 100644
--- a/src/components/observer/dashboard/previous-round-section.tsx
+++ b/src/components/observer/dashboard/previous-round-section.tsx
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ export function PreviousRoundSection({ currentRoundId }: { currentRoundId: strin
         {!collapsed && (
           <CardContent className="space-y-4">
             {/* Headline Stat */}
-            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 rounded-lg bg-rose-50 dark:bg-rose-950/20 p-4">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-3 rounded-lg bg-rose-50 p-4">
               <ArrowDown className="h-6 w-6 text-rose-500 shrink-0" />
               <div>
                 <p className="text-lg font-semibold">
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export function PreviousRoundSection({ currentRoundId }: { currentRoundId: strin
                       </div>
                       <div className="relative h-2.5 rounded-full bg-muted overflow-hidden">
                         <div
-                          className="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 rounded-full bg-slate-300 dark:bg-slate-600 transition-all"
+                          className="absolute inset-y-0 left-0 rounded-full bg-slate-300 transition-all"
                           style={{ width: `${prevPct}%` }}
                         />
                         <div
diff --git a/src/components/observer/reports/filtering-report-tabs.tsx b/src/components/observer/reports/filtering-report-tabs.tsx
index 46891ec..dd4c8ef 100644
--- a/src/components/observer/reports/filtering-report-tabs.tsx
+++ b/src/components/observer/reports/filtering-report-tabs.tsx
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ type OutcomeFilter = 'ALL' | 'PASSED' | 'FILTERED_OUT' | 'FLAGGED'
 
 function outcomeTextColor(outcome: string): string {
   switch (outcome) {
-    case 'PASSED': return 'text-emerald-700 dark:text-emerald-400'
-    case 'FILTERED_OUT': return 'text-rose-700 dark:text-rose-400'
-    case 'FLAGGED': return 'text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-400'
+    case 'PASSED': return 'text-emerald-700'
+    case 'FILTERED_OUT': return 'text-rose-700'
+    case 'FLAGGED': return 'text-amber-700'
     default: return 'text-primary'
   }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/settings/storage-settings-form.tsx b/src/components/settings/storage-settings-form.tsx
index 206658b..9640d02 100644
--- a/src/components/settings/storage-settings-form.tsx
+++ b/src/components/settings/storage-settings-form.tsx
@@ -339,8 +339,8 @@ export function StorageSettingsForm({ settings }: StorageSettingsFormProps) {
         )}
 
         {storageProvider === 'local' && (
-          <div className="rounded-lg border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-4 dark:border-amber-900 dark:bg-amber-950">
-            <p className="text-sm text-amber-800 dark:text-amber-200">
+          <div className="rounded-lg border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-4">
+            <p className="text-sm text-amber-800">
               <strong>Warning:</strong> Local storage is not recommended for production deployments
               with multiple servers, as files will only be accessible from the server that uploaded them.
             </p>
diff --git a/src/components/shared/countdown-timer.tsx b/src/components/shared/countdown-timer.tsx
index 3761c0a..55470e8 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/countdown-timer.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/countdown-timer.tsx
@@ -62,9 +62,9 @@ function getUrgency(totalMs: number): Urgency {
 
 const urgencyStyles: Record<Urgency, string> = {
   expired: 'text-muted-foreground bg-muted',
-  critical: 'text-red-700 bg-red-50 border-red-200 dark:text-red-400 dark:bg-red-950/50 dark:border-red-900',
-  warning: 'text-amber-700 bg-amber-50 border-amber-200 dark:text-amber-400 dark:bg-amber-950/50 dark:border-amber-900',
-  normal: 'text-green-700 bg-green-50 border-green-200 dark:text-green-400 dark:bg-green-950/50 dark:border-green-900',
+  critical: 'text-red-700 bg-red-50 border-red-200',
+  warning: 'text-amber-700 bg-amber-50 border-amber-200',
+  normal: 'text-green-700 bg-green-50 border-green-200',
 }
 
 export function CountdownTimer({ deadline, label, className }: CountdownTimerProps) {
diff --git a/src/components/shared/edition-selector.tsx b/src/components/shared/edition-selector.tsx
index 4570eea..4b2a9be 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/edition-selector.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/edition-selector.tsx
@@ -19,18 +19,18 @@ import { useState } from 'react'
 
 const statusConfig: Record<string, { bg: string; text: string; dot: string }> = {
   DRAFT: {
-    bg: 'bg-amber-50 dark:bg-amber-950/50',
-    text: 'text-amber-700 dark:text-amber-400',
+    bg: 'bg-amber-50',
+    text: 'text-amber-700',
     dot: 'bg-amber-500',
   },
   ACTIVE: {
-    bg: 'bg-emerald-50 dark:bg-emerald-950/50',
-    text: 'text-emerald-700 dark:text-emerald-400',
+    bg: 'bg-emerald-50',
+    text: 'text-emerald-700',
     dot: 'bg-emerald-500',
   },
   ARCHIVED: {
-    bg: 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800/50',
-    text: 'text-slate-600 dark:text-slate-400',
+    bg: 'bg-slate-100',
+    text: 'text-slate-600',
     dot: 'bg-slate-400',
   },
 }
@@ -95,10 +95,10 @@ export function EditionSelector() {
 
           {/* Text */}
           <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-            <p className="truncate text-sm font-semibold text-slate-900 dark:text-slate-100">
+            <p className="truncate text-sm font-semibold text-slate-900">
               {currentEdition ? currentEdition.year : 'Select'}
             </p>
-            <p className="truncate text-xs text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400">
+            <p className="truncate text-xs text-slate-500">
               {currentEdition?.status === 'ACTIVE' ? 'Current Edition' : currentEdition?.status?.toLowerCase()}
             </p>
           </div>
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ export function EditionSelector() {
                     }}
                     className={cn(
                       'group/item flex items-center gap-3 rounded-lg px-2.5 py-2.5 cursor-pointer transition-colors',
-                      isSelected ? 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800' : 'hover:bg-slate-50 dark:hover:bg-slate-800/50'
+                      isSelected ? 'bg-slate-100' : 'hover:bg-slate-50'
                     )}
                   >
                     {/* Year badge in dropdown */}
@@ -144,19 +144,19 @@ export function EditionSelector() {
                       'flex h-9 w-9 shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-lg font-bold text-sm transition-colors',
                       isSelected
                         ? 'bg-brand-blue text-white'
-                        : 'bg-slate-200 text-slate-600 dark:bg-slate-700 dark:text-slate-300'
+                        : 'bg-slate-200 text-slate-600'
                     )}>
                       {String(edition.year).slice(-2)}
                     </div>
 
                     {/* Edition info */}
                     <div className="min-w-0 flex-1">
-                      <p className="truncate text-sm font-semibold text-slate-900 dark:text-slate-100">
+                      <p className="truncate text-sm font-semibold text-slate-900">
                         {edition.year}
                       </p>
                       <div className="flex items-center gap-1.5">
                         <div className={cn('h-1.5 w-1.5 rounded-full', editionStatus.dot)} />
-                        <span className="text-xs text-slate-500 dark:text-slate-400 capitalize">
+                        <span className="text-xs text-slate-500 capitalize">
                           {edition.status.toLowerCase()}
                         </span>
                       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/shared/file-viewer.tsx b/src/components/shared/file-viewer.tsx
index 9baa18f..4d6da48 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/file-viewer.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/file-viewer.tsx
@@ -827,9 +827,9 @@ function RequirementChecklist({ roundId, files }: { roundId: string; files: Proj
               className={cn(
                 'flex items-center gap-3 rounded-lg border p-2.5 text-sm',
                 isFulfilled
-                  ? 'border-green-200 bg-green-50 dark:border-green-900 dark:bg-green-950'
+                  ? 'border-green-200 bg-green-50'
                   : req.isRequired
-                    ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50 dark:border-red-900 dark:bg-red-950'
+                    ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50'
                     : 'border-muted'
               )}
             >
diff --git a/src/components/shared/notification-bell.tsx b/src/components/shared/notification-bell.tsx
index ffa58e8..e005b72 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/notification-bell.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/notification-bell.tsx
@@ -108,20 +108,20 @@ const ICON_MAP: Record<string, React.ComponentType<{ className?: string }>> = {
 // Priority styles
 const PRIORITY_STYLES = {
   low: {
-    iconBg: 'bg-slate-100 dark:bg-slate-800',
+    iconBg: 'bg-slate-100',
     iconColor: 'text-slate-500',
   },
   normal: {
-    iconBg: 'bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900/30',
-    iconColor: 'text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400',
+    iconBg: 'bg-blue-100',
+    iconColor: 'text-blue-600',
   },
   high: {
-    iconBg: 'bg-amber-100 dark:bg-amber-900/30',
-    iconColor: 'text-amber-600 dark:text-amber-400',
+    iconBg: 'bg-amber-100',
+    iconColor: 'text-amber-600',
   },
   urgent: {
-    iconBg: 'bg-red-100 dark:bg-red-900/30',
-    iconColor: 'text-red-600 dark:text-red-400',
+    iconBg: 'bg-red-100',
+    iconColor: 'text-red-600',
   },
 }
 
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ function NotificationItem({
       data-notification-id={notification.id}
       className={cn(
         'flex gap-3 p-3 hover:bg-muted/50 transition-colors cursor-pointer',
-        !notification.isRead && 'bg-blue-50/50 dark:bg-blue-950/20'
+        !notification.isRead && 'bg-blue-50/50'
       )}
       onClick={onRead}
     >
diff --git a/src/components/shared/requirement-upload-slot.tsx b/src/components/shared/requirement-upload-slot.tsx
index d125937..e2fb847 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/requirement-upload-slot.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/requirement-upload-slot.tsx
@@ -263,9 +263,9 @@ export function RequirementUploadSlot({
 
   const isFulfilled = !!existingFile
   const statusColor = isFulfilled
-    ? 'border-green-200 bg-green-50 dark:border-green-900 dark:bg-green-950'
+    ? 'border-green-200 bg-green-50'
     : requirement.isRequired
-      ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50 dark:border-red-900 dark:bg-red-950'
+      ? 'border-red-200 bg-red-50'
       : 'border-muted'
 
   // Build accept string for file input
diff --git a/src/components/shared/status-badge.tsx b/src/components/shared/status-badge.tsx
index 1c0b060..beefb4b 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/status-badge.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/status-badge.tsx
@@ -4,39 +4,39 @@ import { cn } from '@/lib/utils'
 const STATUS_STYLES: Record<string, { variant: BadgeProps['variant']; className?: string }> = {
   // Round statuses
   DRAFT: { variant: 'secondary' },
-  ACTIVE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200 dark:text-blue-400' },
-  EVALUATION: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-violet-500/10 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:text-violet-400' },
+  ACTIVE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200' },
+  EVALUATION: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-violet-500/10 text-violet-700 border-violet-200' },
   CLOSED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200' },
   ROUND_DRAFT: { variant: 'secondary' },
-  ROUND_ACTIVE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200 dark:text-blue-400' },
+  ROUND_ACTIVE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200' },
   ROUND_CLOSED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200' },
   ROUND_ARCHIVED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-400/10 text-slate-400 border-slate-200' },
 
   // Project statuses
-  SUBMITTED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-indigo-500/10 text-indigo-700 border-indigo-200 dark:text-indigo-400' },
-  ELIGIBLE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200 dark:text-emerald-400' },
-  ASSIGNED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-violet-500/10 text-violet-700 border-violet-200 dark:text-violet-400' },
-  UNDER_REVIEW: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200 dark:text-blue-400' },
-  SHORTLISTED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-700 border-amber-200 dark:text-amber-400' },
-  SEMIFINALIST: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-700 border-amber-200 dark:text-amber-400' },
-  FINALIST: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-orange-500/10 text-orange-700 border-orange-200 dark:text-orange-400' },
-  WINNER: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-800 border-yellow-300 dark:text-yellow-400' },
+  SUBMITTED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-indigo-500/10 text-indigo-700 border-indigo-200' },
+  ELIGIBLE: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200' },
+  ASSIGNED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-violet-500/10 text-violet-700 border-violet-200' },
+  UNDER_REVIEW: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200' },
+  SHORTLISTED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-700 border-amber-200' },
+  SEMIFINALIST: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-amber-500/10 text-amber-700 border-amber-200' },
+  FINALIST: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-orange-500/10 text-orange-700 border-orange-200' },
+  WINNER: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-yellow-500/10 text-yellow-800 border-yellow-300' },
   REJECTED: { variant: 'destructive' },
   WITHDRAWN: { variant: 'secondary' },
 
   // Observer-derived statuses
-  NOT_REVIEWED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200 dark:text-slate-400' },
-  REVIEWED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200 dark:text-emerald-400' },
+  NOT_REVIEWED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200' },
+  REVIEWED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200' },
 
   // Round state statuses
-  PENDING: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200 dark:text-slate-400' },
-  IN_PROGRESS: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200 dark:text-blue-400' },
-  COMPLETED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200 dark:text-emerald-400' },
-  PASSED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-green-500/10 text-green-700 border-green-200 dark:text-green-400' },
+  PENDING: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-600 border-slate-200' },
+  IN_PROGRESS: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-blue-500/10 text-blue-700 border-blue-200' },
+  COMPLETED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-emerald-500/10 text-emerald-700 border-emerald-200' },
+  PASSED: { variant: 'default', className: 'bg-green-500/10 text-green-700 border-green-200' },
 
   // User statuses
-  NONE: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-500 border-slate-200 dark:text-slate-400' },
-  INVITED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-sky-500/10 text-sky-700 border-sky-200 dark:text-sky-400' },
+  NONE: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-slate-500/10 text-slate-500 border-slate-200' },
+  INVITED: { variant: 'secondary', className: 'bg-sky-500/10 text-sky-700 border-sky-200' },
   INACTIVE: { variant: 'secondary' },
   SUSPENDED: { variant: 'destructive' },
 }
diff --git a/src/components/ui/alert.tsx b/src/components/ui/alert.tsx
index 46fe266..5baeb44 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/alert.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/alert.tsx
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ const alertVariants = cva(
       variant: {
         default: "bg-background text-foreground",
         destructive:
-          "border-destructive/50 text-destructive dark:border-destructive [&>svg]:text-destructive",
+          "border-destructive/50 text-destructive [&>svg]:text-destructive",
         success:
-          "border-green-500/50 text-green-700 dark:border-green-500 [&>svg]:text-green-600",
+          "border-green-500/50 text-green-700 [&>svg]:text-green-600",
         warning:
-          "border-yellow-500/50 text-yellow-700 dark:border-yellow-500 [&>svg]:text-yellow-600",
+          "border-yellow-500/50 text-yellow-700 [&>svg]:text-yellow-600",
       },
     },
     defaultVariants: {
diff --git a/src/components/ui/badge.tsx b/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
index 8ccb332..2aa1571 100644
--- a/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ui/badge.tsx
@@ -15,10 +15,10 @@ const badgeVariants = cva(
           'border-transparent bg-destructive text-destructive-foreground shadow hover:bg-destructive/80',
         outline: 'text-foreground',
         success:
-          'border-transparent bg-green-100 text-green-800 dark:bg-green-900 dark:text-green-100',
+          'border-transparent bg-green-100 text-green-800',
         warning:
-          'border-transparent bg-amber-100 text-amber-800 dark:bg-amber-900 dark:text-amber-100',
-        info: 'border-transparent bg-blue-100 text-blue-800 dark:bg-blue-900 dark:text-blue-100',
+          'border-transparent bg-amber-100 text-amber-800',
+        info: 'border-transparent bg-blue-100 text-blue-800',
       },
     },
     defaultVariants: {