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

    :root {
      --bg: #0A0908;
      --bg-2: #100E0D;
      --card: #16130F;
      --card-2: #1D1915;
      --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      --line-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      --ember: #FF7A1A;
      --ember-2: #FF9D45;
      --ember-soft: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10);
      --ember-line: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.28);
      --flame: #E2260E;
      --gold: #FFC24B;
      --text: #F5F1EA;
      --text-2: #A8A097;
      --text-3: #6B655C;
      --grad: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFC24B, #FF7A1A 45%, #E2260E);
      --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
      --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', Consolas, monospace;
      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;
      --max-w: 1200px;
      --nav-h: 76px;
      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.6;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    ::selection { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.35); color: #fff; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #2A251F; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid var(--bg); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: #3A342B; }
    :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--ember); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

    .container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

    .section { padding: clamp(96px, 11vw, 148px) 0; position: relative; }
    .section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 76px); }

    .section-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--ember-soft); border: 1px solid var(--ember-line);
      color: var(--ember); font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .section-tag::before {
      content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ember); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember);
      animation: tag-pulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes tag-pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.75); } }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 58px);
      font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.06; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .section-desc { font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--text-2); max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.75; }

    .gradient-text {
      background: var(--grad);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    }

    .btn {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em; border: none; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
      overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
      transition: box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-out), transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
    }
    .btn::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -80%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent);
      transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left 0.6s var(--ease-out);
      z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .btn:hover::after { left: 130%; }
    .btn svg { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); z-index: 2; }
    .btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

    .btn-primary { background: var(--grad); color: #1A0D02; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.55); }
    .btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.65); }
    .btn-gold { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #FFD166, #FF9D45); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(255, 194, 75, 0.5); }
    .btn-gold:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(255, 194, 75, 0.6); }
    .btn-outline { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
    .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); background: var(--ember-soft); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -14px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.5); }
    .btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; }

    .grain {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 3000; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.05;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }

    #progressBar {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 100%;
      background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
      z-index: 2500; pointer-events: none;
    }

    #cursorGlow {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.07) 0%, rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.03) 35%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; will-change: transform;
    }

    /* PRELOADER */
    .preloader {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 5000;
      background: var(--bg);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 26px;
      animation: pre-hide 0.6s ease forwards 2.5s;
    }
    @keyframes pre-hide { to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; } }
    /* Skip the preloader on in-site navigation (set by the <head> snippet). */
    .skip-preloader .preloader { display: none !important; }
    .pre-logo {
      width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 22px; background: var(--grad);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      animation: pre-breathe 1.3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .pre-logo img { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; }
    @keyframes pre-breathe {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.35); }
      50% { transform: scale(1.07); box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0); }
    }
    .pre-text {
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-2);
      letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
      overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .pre-text span { display: inline-block; width: 0; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; animation: pre-dots 1.1s steps(4, end) infinite; }
    @keyframes pre-dots { 0% { width: 0; } 100% { width: 30px; } }
    .pre-bar { width: 180px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); overflow: hidden; }
    .pre-bar-fill { width: 0%; height: 100%; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 3px; animation: pre-load 2.2s var(--ease-out) forwards; }
    @keyframes pre-load { to { width: 100%; } }

    /* NAV */
    .nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 2000;
      padding: 18px 0;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.4s ease;
      border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.82);
      backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.3);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.3);
      border-bottom-color: var(--line); padding: 10px 0;
    }
    .nav.hidden-nav { transform: translateY(-110%); }
    .nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; }

    .nav-logo {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em; text-decoration: none; color: var(--text); white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-logo img { height: 36px; width: auto; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
    .nav-logo:hover img { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }

    .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; list-style: none; }
    .nav-links > li > a:not(.btn) {
      position: relative; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-2);
      text-decoration: none; padding: 8px 12px; transition: color 0.25s ease;
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:not(.btn)::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 3px; height: 2px;
      border-radius: 2px; background: var(--grad);
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:not(.btn):hover::after, .nav-links > li > a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .nav-links > li > a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--text); }

    .nav-games { position: relative; }
    .nav-games > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
    .nav-games > a .caret { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
    .nav-games:hover > a .caret, .nav-games:focus-within > a .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .nav-dropdown {
      position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 50%; margin-top: 16px;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
      width: 560px; background: rgba(20, 17, 14, 0.98);
      border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 18px; padding: 12px;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 4px;
      opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 90;
      box-shadow: 0 32px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.3s;
    }
    .nav-dropdown::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 16px;
    }
    .nav-games:hover .nav-dropdown, .nav-games:focus-within .nav-dropdown {
      opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: all;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .nav-dropdown a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 12px;
      border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s ease;
    }
    .nav-dropdown a:hover { background: var(--ember-soft); }
    .nav-dropdown .bd { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
    .nav-dropdown b { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); line-height: 1.3; }
    .nav-dropdown span { display: block; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-3); font-family: var(--font-mono); line-height: 1.4; }

    .nav-toggle {
      display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 10px;
      color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; padding: 9px; z-index: 2001;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    }
    .nav-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); background: var(--ember-soft); }
    .nav-toggle svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; display: block; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-links {
        position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; width: min(320px, 84vw); height: 100dvh;
        background: rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(26px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(26px);
        flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; justify-content: center;
        padding: 40px 32px; transform: translateX(105%);
        transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--line); gap: 6px;
      }
      .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); }
      .nav-links > li > a:not(.btn) { font-size: 18px; padding: 12px; }
      .nav-links .btn { justify-content: center; margin-top: 16px; }
      .nav-links li { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(28px); transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
      .nav-links.open li { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.11s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.31s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
      .nav-links.open li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.41s; }
      .nav-dropdown {
        position: static; transform: none; width: 100%;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2px; padding: 8px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border-color: var(--line);
        border-radius: 14px; margin: 2px 0 8px 12px; box-shadow: none;
        display: none;
      }
      .nav-games.open .nav-dropdown { display: grid; }
      .nav-games.open > a .caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
      .nav-dropdown a { padding: 9px 12px; }
      .nav-toggle { display: block; }
    }

    /* HERO */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% -10%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-2) 55%, var(--bg) 100%);
      padding-top: var(--nav-h);
    }
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.028) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 72px 72px;
      mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 50% 45%, black 25%, transparent 70%);
      -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 50% 45%, black 25%, transparent 70%);
    }
    .hero-orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(110px); pointer-events: none; will-change: transform; }
    .hero-orb-1 { width: 620px; height: 620px; background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.16); top: -280px; right: -180px; animation: orb-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
    .hero-orb-2 { width: 480px; height: 480px; background: rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.13); bottom: -260px; left: -160px; animation: orb-drift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
    @keyframes orb-drift { 0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 100% { transform: translate(50px, -35px) scale(1.08); } }

    .hero-chip {
      position: absolute; z-index: 3;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-2);
      background: rgba(20, 17, 14, 0.75); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
      border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 14px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      white-space: nowrap; pointer-events: none;
      animation: chip-float 7s ease-in-out infinite; will-change: transform;
    }
    .hero-chip b { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 500; }
    .chip-1 { top: 20%; left: 6%; animation-delay: 0s; }
    .chip-2 { top: 30%; right: 7%; animation-delay: 1.4s; }
    .chip-3 { bottom: 30%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
    .chip-4 { bottom: 24%; right: 12%; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
    @keyframes chip-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(-1.5deg); } }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) { .chip-1, .chip-4 { display: none; } }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .chip-2, .chip-3 { display: none; } }

    .hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 4; text-align: center; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vh, 84px); width: 100%; }
    .hero-label {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 44px);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .hero-label-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4ADE80; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.8); animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes pulse-dot { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.7); } }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(58px, 13vw, 148px);
      font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.045em; line-height: 0.94;
      margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 3vh, 32px);
    }
    .hero-title-line { display: block; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 0.08em; margin-bottom: -0.08em; }
    .hero-title-line .line-inner { display: inline-block; will-change: transform; }
    .hero-cursor {
      display: inline-block; width: 0.09em; height: 0.72em; margin-left: 0.06em;
      background: var(--ember); border-radius: 2px; vertical-align: baseline;
      animation: cursor-blink 1.1s steps(2, start) infinite;
    }
    @keyframes cursor-blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0; } }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 19px); color: var(--text-2);
      max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 5vh, 48px);
      line-height: 1.75; min-height: 1.75em;
    }
    .hero-sub::after { content: ''; color: var(--ember); margin-left: 3px; animation: cursor-blink 1.1s steps(2, start) infinite; }

    .hero-meta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 36px); flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 6vh, 56px);
    }
    .hero-meta-item {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500;
      padding: 10px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 100px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
      transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .hero-meta-item:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .hero-meta-item svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--ember); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
    .hero-meta-item:hover svg { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-4deg); }

    .hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 7vh, 72px); }

    .countdown { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .countdown-item {
      text-align: center; min-width: clamp(76px, 10vw, 104px);
      padding: clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 24px) clamp(10px, 1.6vw, 20px);
      background: rgba(21, 18, 15, 0.7); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .countdown-item::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 20%; right: 20%; height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ember-line), transparent);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    }
    .countdown-item:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .countdown-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .countdown-num {
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 54px);
      font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      background: var(--grad);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .countdown-num.tick { animation: num-tick 0.45s var(--ease-out); }
    @keyframes num-tick { 0% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.92); opacity: 0.4; } 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; } }
    .countdown-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 500; }
    .countdown-sep { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 26px; color: var(--text-3); font-weight: 400; margin-top: -22px; animation: sep-blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes sep-blink { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.9; } 50% { opacity: 0.25; } }

    .hero-scroll-hint {
      position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      color: var(--text-3); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 4;
      text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .hero-scroll-hint:hover { color: var(--text-2); }
    .hero-scroll-hint svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; animation: hint-bounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes hint-bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.9; } 50% { transform: translateY(6px); opacity: 0.3; } }

    /* TICKER */
    .ticker { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-2); overflow: hidden; padding: 15px 0; position: relative; }
    .ticker::before, .ticker::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 90px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
    .ticker::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
    .ticker::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-2), transparent); }
    .ticker-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: ticker-run 30s linear infinite; }
    .ticker:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    @keyframes ticker-run { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
    .ticker-half { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .ticker-item {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: 1.6px;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-2); white-space: nowrap; margin-right: 36px;
    }
    .ticker-item b { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 500; }
    .ticker-star { color: var(--ember); margin-right: 36px; font-size: 13px; animation: star-spin 6s linear infinite; display: inline-block; }
    @keyframes star-spin { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

    /* ABOUT */
    .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); align-items: center; }
    .about-text p { color: var(--text-2); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .about-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .about-text .about-cta { margin-top: 28px; }

    .about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .about-stat {
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px) 20px; text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.35s ease;
    }
    .about-stat::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.07), transparent 65%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    }
    .about-stat:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--card-2); }
    .about-stat:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .about-stat-num {
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 52px);
      font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 6px;
      background: var(--grad);
      -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
    }
    .about-stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; position: relative; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; } }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; } .about-stat { padding: 24px 14px; } }

    /* COMPETITIONS */
    #competitions { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .comp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) { .comp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .comp-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .comp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .comp-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; } }
    .comp-card {
      position: relative; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px) clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px);
      overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s ease;
    }
    .comp-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.09), transparent 62%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .comp-card::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
      background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .comp-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-6px); background: var(--card-2); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -22px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.18); }
    .comp-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .comp-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .comp-icon {
      width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 26px;
      transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-radius 0.45s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .comp-card:hover .comp-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); border-radius: 20px; }
    .comp-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
    .comp-icon-1 { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12); color: var(--ember); }
    .comp-icon-2 { background: rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.12); color: #FF6B4A; }
    .comp-icon-3 { background: rgba(255, 194, 75, 0.10); color: var(--gold); }
    .comp-icon-4 { background: rgba(94, 185, 255, 0.12); color: #5EB9FF; }
    .comp-icon-5 { background: rgba(139, 233, 174, 0.12); color: #8BE9AE; }
    .comp-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 22px); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.3; }
    .comp-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 22px; flex-grow: 1; }
    .comp-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .comp-tag {
      padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-transform: uppercase;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03); border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text-3);
      transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    }
    .comp-tag-highlight { background: var(--ember-soft); border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); }
    .comp-details { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 18px; }
    .comp-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-2); margin-bottom: 9px; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
    .comp-card:hover .comp-detail { color: var(--text); }
    .comp-detail:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .comp-detail svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--ember); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }

    /* TIMELINE */
    .tl { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
    .tl-line {
      position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 4px; bottom: 4px; width: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ember), var(--flame) 55%, var(--ember-line));
      border-radius: 2px; transform-origin: 50% 0; z-index: 1;
    }
    .tl-item { position: relative; display: flex; gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px); padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px); z-index: 2; }
    .tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
    .tl-dot {
      width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px;
      position: relative; border: 2px solid;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    }
    .tl-item:hover .tl-dot { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.06); }
    .tl-dot-1 { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.10); color: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember-line); }
    .tl-dot-2 { background: rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.10); color: #FF6B4A; border-color: rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.30); }
    .tl-dot-3 { background: rgba(255, 194, 75, 0.10); color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(255, 194, 75, 0.30); }
    .tl-dot-4 { background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.09); color: #4ADE80; border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.28); }
    .tl-content {
      padding: 22px 26px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); flex: 1;
      transition: border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.35s ease;
    }
    .tl-item:hover .tl-content { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateX(4px); background: var(--card-2); }
    .tl-content h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
    .tl-content p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; }
    .tl-step-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ember); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .tl-line { left: 22px; } .tl-dot { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 16px; } .tl-content { padding: 18px 20px; } }

    /* GUESTS */
    #guests { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .guests-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) { .guests-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; } }
    .guest-card {
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 40px) clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 34px);
      text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
      transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform;
    }
    .guest-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); box-shadow: 0 26px 52px -24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); }
    .guest-card.featured { background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.07), rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.05) 60%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.03)); border-color: var(--ember-line); }
    .guest-card.featured::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(340px circle at 50% -10%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.14), transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
    .guest-ribbon {
      position: absolute; top: 20px; right: -34px;
      background: var(--grad); padding: 5px 44px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1.6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1A0D02;
      transform: rotate(45deg); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.5); z-index: 2;
    }
    .guest-avatar {
      width: 84px; height: 84px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 22px;
      background: var(--card-2); border: 2px dashed var(--line-2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 30px;
      position: relative;
      transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .guest-avatar::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px dashed transparent; border-top-color: var(--ember);
      animation: avatar-spin 7s linear infinite; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .guest-card:hover .guest-avatar { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04); border-color: var(--ember-line); }
    .guest-card:hover .guest-avatar::after { opacity: 1; }
    @keyframes avatar-spin { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    .guest-avatar.g-a1 { background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.14), rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.10)); color: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember-line); }
    .guest-avatar.g-a2 { background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.12), rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.08)); color: #FF6B4A; border-color: rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.30); }
    .guest-avatar.g-a3 { background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.10), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08)); color: #4ADE80; border-color: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.28); }
    .guest-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 5px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
    .guest-role { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--ember); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .guest-bio { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; }

    /* COMMITTEE */
    #committee { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .committee-subhead {
      text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2.5px; color: var(--ember);
      font-weight: 500; margin: clamp(44px, 5vw, 64px) 0 26px;    }
    .committee-subhead:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
    .committee-subhead::before, .committee-subhead::after { content: '//'; color: var(--text-3); margin: 0 10px; font-size: 10px; }
    .committee-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) { .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 440px) { .committee-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .member-card {
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 26px 18px 24px; text-align: center;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.35s ease;
    }
    .member-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
      transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .member-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--card-2); }
    .member-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .member-photo {
      width: 74px; height: 74px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px;
      background: var(--card-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 22px;
      color: var(--ember); overflow: hidden; position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    }
    .member-photo::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
      background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.18), transparent 55%);
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .member-card:hover .member-photo { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg); border-color: var(--ember-line); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.06); }
    .member-card:hover .member-photo::after { opacity: 1; }
    .member-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .member-photo .avatar-img,
    .guest-avatar .avatar-img {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%; z-index: 1; background: var(--card-2);
    }
    .member-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; line-height: 1.35; }
    .member-role { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.55; letter-spacing: 0.3px; }
    .member-card:hover .member-role { color: var(--ember); }
    .committee-note { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 30px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

    /* SPONSORS */
    .sponsors { padding: 56px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
    .sponsors-label { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--text-3); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .sponsors-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: ticker-run 34s linear infinite; }
    .sponsors:hover .sponsors-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
    .sponsors-half { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding-right: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .partner {
      padding: 16px 30px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: 1px;
      white-space: nowrap; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    }
    .partner:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--text); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -16px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.4); }
    .partner-surprise { color: var(--ember); border-color: var(--ember-line); background: var(--ember-soft); }
    .partner-surprise::before { content: '✦'; font-size: 12px; animation: star-spin 4s linear infinite; }

    /* FAQ */
    #faq { background: var(--bg-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .faq-list { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .faq-item { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease; }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); }
    .faq-item.open { border-color: var(--ember-line); background: var(--card-2); }
    .faq-q {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      width: 100%; padding: 22px 26px; background: none; border: none;
      color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15.5px;
      font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; gap: 18px;
    }
    .faq-q-num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-3); flex-shrink: 0; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-q-num { color: var(--ember); }
    .faq-q svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s ease; color: var(--text-3); }
    .faq-item:hover .faq-q svg { color: var(--ember); }
    .faq-item.open .faq-q svg { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--ember); }
    .faq-a { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s var(--ease-out); }
    .faq-item.open .faq-a { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
    .faq-a-inner { overflow: hidden; min-height: 0; }
    .faq-a-inner p { padding: 0 26px 24px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; }

    /* CTA */
    .cta { position: relative; text-align: center; overflow: hidden; }
    .cta::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 110%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.13) 0%, transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
    .cta::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -40%;
      background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0deg, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.05) 60deg, transparent 120deg, rgba(226, 38, 14, 0.04) 220deg, transparent 300deg, transparent 360deg);
      animation: cta-rotate 18s linear infinite; pointer-events: none;
    }
    @keyframes cta-rotate { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    .cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .cta-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(30px, 4.6vw, 50px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .cta-sub { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-2); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px); line-height: 1.75; }
    .cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; } .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }

    /* FOOTER */
    .footer {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 64px) 0 32px;
      background: var(--bg-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .footer::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; top: -120px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 700px; height: 240px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.05), transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px); margin-bottom: 44px; position: relative; }
    .footer-brand-text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); max-width: 360px; margin-top: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }
    .footer-col h5 { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--text-3); margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .footer-col a {
      position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 12px;
      transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .footer-col a::before { content: '→'; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ember); opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-6px); transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
    .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--ember); transform: translateX(4px); }
    .footer-col a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .footer-col a[href^="mailto"] { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px; }
    .footer-bottom { padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; position: relative; }
    .footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-3); }
    .footer-bottom p b { color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; }
    .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-social a {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out); color: var(--text-3); text-decoration: none;
    }
    .footer-social a:hover { background: var(--ember-soft); border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(6deg); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.5); }
    .footer-social a svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
    .footer-made { text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-3); margin-top: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .footer-made b { color: var(--ember); font-weight: 500; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; } .footer-grid > :first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; } }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; justify-content: center; } }

    /* MODAL */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(6, 5, 4, 0.72);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      z-index: 4000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; padding: 24px;
    }
    .modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .modal {
      background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--card-2), var(--card));
      border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 48px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) 40px;
      max-width: 460px; width: 100%; text-align: center; position: relative;
      transform: scale(0.88) translateY(16px);
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
      box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }
    .modal-overlay.open .modal { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
    .modal::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 25%; right: 25%; height: 2px; background: var(--grad); border-radius: 2px; }
    .modal-icon {
      width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ember-soft); border: 1px solid var(--ember-line);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 24px; position: relative;
      animation: modal-pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .modal-icon::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid var(--ember-line); opacity: 0;
      animation: modal-ring 2.6s ease-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes modal-pulse { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.05); } }
    @keyframes modal-ring { 0% { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(0.85); } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.25); } }
    .modal-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--ember); }
    .modal h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .modal p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .modal-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .modal-close {
      padding: 13px 34px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--grad); color: #1A0D02;
      border: none; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .modal-close:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.6); }
    .modal-close-btn {
      position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      color: var(--text-3); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    .modal-close-btn:hover { background: rgba(255, 122, 26, 0.12); border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); transform: rotate(90deg); }
    .modal-close-btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

    /* BACK TO TOP */
    .to-top {
      position: fixed; bottom: 26px; right: 26px; z-index: 1500;
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
      color: var(--text-2); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(16px);
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .to-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }
    .to-top:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); }
    .to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 2; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
    .to-top:hover svg { transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .to-top-progress { position: absolute; inset: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
    .to-top-progress circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--ember); stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 151; stroke-dashoffset: 151; transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.15s linear; }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
      html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
      .hero-chip, .hero-orb, .ticker-track, .sponsors-track { animation: none; }
      .hero-sub::after, .hero-cursor { animation: none; }
      .preloader { animation: none; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
    }

    /* ---------- Mobile performance ----------
       The biggest mobile jank sources are backdrop-filter (the sticky nav
       re-blurs on every scroll frame, animated chips re-blur continuously), the
       giant blurred hero orbs animating forever, and a full-screen SVG grain
       overlay. Disable those on small / touch screens. */
    @media (max-width: 820px), (pointer: coarse) {
      *, *::before, *::after {
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
      }
      .hero-orb { display: none; }
      .hero-title-line .line-inner,
      .pre-logo,
      .cta-badge { will-change: auto; }
      .ticker-track,
      .sponsors-track,
      .partner-surprise::before,
      .guest-avatar::after,
      .cta-badge,
      .modal-pulse,
      .modal-ring { animation: none !important; }
      .grain { display: none; }
      /* keep scroll smooth without the costly blur on the sticky bar */
      .nav.scrolled { background: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.94); }
    }

/* ---------- Django additions (same ember design language) ---------- */
.django-messages { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; padding: 18px 0 0; }
.django-message { padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: var(--card); color: var(--text); }
.django-message.success { border-color: var(--ember-line); background: var(--ember-soft); }
.django-message.error { border-color: rgba(226,38,14,.4); background: rgba(226,38,14,.08); }
.django-message.info { border-color: rgba(94,185,255,.35); background: rgba(94,185,255,.07); }
.form-wrap { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form-grid { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.form-field label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 7px; color: var(--text-2); }
.form-input, .form-field input, .form-field textarea, .form-field select { width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14.5px; transition: border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.form-input:focus, .form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus, .form-field select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--ember-line); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,26,.12); }
.form-errors, .errorlist { list-style: none; font-size: 13px; color: #FF8A7A; margin: 6px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.page-hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(48px,7vw,88px)) 0 clamp(28px,4vw,44px); text-align: center; position: relative; }
.page-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(255,122,26,.09) 0%, transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
.auth-links { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 15px; }
.review-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; transition: border-color .35s ease, transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.review-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.review-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; flex-grow: 1; }
.review-who { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.review-ava { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ember-soft); border: 1px solid var(--ember-line); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ember); overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.review-ava img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.review-who b { display: block; font-size: 14px; }
.review-who span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-3); font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; } }
.blog-cover { width: 100%; height: 180px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.blog-meta { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-3); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.like-btn { background: var(--ember-soft); border: 1px solid var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); border-radius: 100px; padding: 9px 22px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--ease-out); }
.like-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -12px rgba(255,122,26,.6); }
.like-btn.liked { background: var(--grad); color: #1A0D02; }
.comment-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px 20px; }
.comment-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-2); }

/* ---------- Blog list: featured story + card grid ---------- */
.post-featured { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px); align-items: center; background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 44px); margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .35s ease; }
.post-featured:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); }
.post-featured-cover { display: block; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-featured-cover img { width: 100%; height: clamp(240px, 30vw, 360px); object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.post-featured:hover .post-featured-cover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.post-featured-body h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.15; margin: 12px 0; }
.post-featured-body h2 a { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
.post-featured-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.post-ribbon { display: inline-block; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--grad); color: #1A0D02; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.post-excerpt { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text-2); line-height: 1.75; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.post-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 18px 0; }
.post-author { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.post-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.post-card { background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color .35s ease, transform .4s var(--ease-out); position: relative; }
.post-card:hover { border-color: var(--ember-line); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.post-card-cover { display: block; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.post-card-cover img { width: 100%; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.post-card:hover .post-card-cover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-card-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex-grow: 1; }
.post-card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.35; margin: 0; }
.post-title-link { color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; }
.post-title-link:hover { color: var(--ember); }
.post-title-link::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.post-card .post-excerpt { -webkit-line-clamp: 3; font-size: 14px; flex-grow: 1; }
.post-card .post-foot { margin: 6px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .post-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .post-featured-cover img { height: 220px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .post-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .post-featured:hover .post-featured-cover img, .post-card:hover .post-card-cover img, .post-card:hover { transform: none; }
}
.kv { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; gap: 10px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.kv dt { color: var(--text-3); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.kv dd { margin: 0; color: var(--text); }
.status-pill { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.status-paid, .status-confirmed { background: rgba(74,222,128,.1); border-color: rgba(74,222,128,.35); color: #4ADE80; }
.status-payment_pending, .status-pending { background: var(--ember-soft); border-color: var(--ember-line); color: var(--ember); }
.status-cancelled, .status-failed { background: rgba(226,38,14,.1); border-color: rgba(226,38,14,.35); color: #FF8A7A; }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
table.fest-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px; min-width: 640px; }
.fest-table th { text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--text-3); padding: 13px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-2); }
.fest-table td { padding: 13px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text-2); }
.fest-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.fest-table a { color: var(--ember); }

/* ---------- selectable segment cards (multi-event registration) ---------- */
.segment-card:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--ember-line); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,122,26,.12); }
.segment-card input[type="checkbox"] { width: 20px; height: 20px; accent-color: var(--ember); }

/* ---------- Interactive star rating (pure CSS, keyboard-friendly) ---------- */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.star-rating { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: row-reverse; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 6px; }
/* NOTE: higher specificity than .form-field input/label so radios stay tiny. */
.form-field .star-rating input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; width: 1px; height: 1px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; }
.form-field .star-rating label { display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 2px; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; color: var(--line-2, #5a5a5a); cursor: pointer; transition: color .15s ease, transform .15s var(--ease-out); }
.form-field .star-rating label:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
/* DOM order is 5..1 displayed 1..5, so "this + everything after" = this star and all stars to its left. */
.star-rating label:hover,
.star-rating label:hover ~ label,
.star-rating:not(:hover) input:checked ~ label { color: var(--gold); text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,194,75,.45); }
.star-rating input:focus-visible + label { outline: 2px solid var(--ember); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 6px; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .form-field .star-rating label { transition: none; }
  .form-field .star-rating label:hover { transform: none; }
}