/* ============ DESIGN TOKENS ============ */
  :root{
    --bg:            #0a0712;
    --bg-soft:       #120a1f;
    --bg-panel:      #170e28;
    --line:          rgba(212,175,106,0.18);

    --gold-deep:     #8a6a2c;
    --gold:          #d4af6a;
    --gold-bright:   #f3d989;

    --violet:        #7c3fc4;
    --magenta:       #d162a4;
    --blue:          #3e7fd9;

    --lavender:      #cbb8e8;
    --ink:           #f3eefa;
    --muted:         #a89bc0;
    --muted-dim:     #6f6285;

    --sweep: linear-gradient(92deg, var(--gold-bright) 0%, var(--gold) 18%, var(--magenta) 48%, var(--violet) 72%, var(--blue) 100%);

    --display: "Playfair Display", serif;
    --script:  "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    --body:    "Jost", sans-serif;

    --container: 1180px;
    --radius: 14px;
  }

  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--bg);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-weight:300;
    line-height:1.6;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  }

  .wrap{max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--body);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.32em;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--gold);
  }

  .accent-script{
    font-family:var(--script);
    font-style:italic;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--lavender);
  }

  .gold-text{
    background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright) 45%, var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
  }

  .sweep-underline{
    display:inline-block;
    position:relative;
  }
  .sweep-underline::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0; right:0; bottom:-10px;
    height:3px;
    background:var(--sweep);
    border-radius:3px;
    opacity:0.9;
  }

  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:0.01em;}

  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    padding:15px 32px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-family:var(--body);
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:500;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, background .35s ease, color .35s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-gold{
    background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright) 50%, var(--gold));
    color:#1a1206;
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px -8px rgba(212,175,106,0.55);
  }
  .btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -8px rgba(243,217,137,0.6);}
  .btn-ghost{
    background:transparent;
    border-color:rgba(207,190,232,0.35);
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateY(-2px);}

  /* ============ AMBIENT STARFIELD ============ */
  #stars{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;}

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    padding:28px 0;
    transition:background .4s ease, padding .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:rgba(10,7,18,0.86);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    padding:16px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  nav.wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;}
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;}
  .brand img{width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,106,0.55), 0 6px 22px -4px rgba(212,175,106,0.6);}
  .brand-name{font-family:var(--display); font-size:17px; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.2;}
  .brand-name b{color:var(--gold-bright); font-weight:700; display:block;}

  .nav-links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:38px;}
  .nav-links a{
    font-family:var(--script); font-size:16px; letter-spacing:0.03em; color:var(--muted);
    position:relative; padding-bottom:6px; transition:color .3s ease;
    line-height:1.25; text-align:left;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:1.5px;
    background:var(--sweep); transition:width .35s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  .nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%;}

  .nav-cta{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px;}
  .menu-toggle{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; z-index:200;}
  .menu-toggle span{width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--ink); transition:.3s;}

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .nav-links{
      position:fixed; top:0; right:0; height:100vh; width:min(78vw,320px);
      background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-panel), var(--bg));
      flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;
      gap:28px; padding:40px;
      transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
      border-left:1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .nav-links.open{transform:translateX(0);}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex;}
    .nav-cta .btn-gold{padding:11px 20px; font-size:11px;}
  }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    padding:160px 24px 50px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 18%, rgba(124,63,196,0.28), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 50% 100%, rgba(212,175,106,0.14), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0712 0%, #0d0917 55%, #0a0712 100%);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  #event{padding-top:40px;}
  .hero-ring{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    width:min(720px, 92vw); height:min(720px, 92vw);
    transform:translate(-50%,-46%);
    animation:spin 60s linear infinite;
    opacity:0.92;
  }
  .hero-ring svg{width:100%; height:100%; display:block; overflow:visible;}
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:translate(-50%,-46%) rotate(360deg);}}
  .hero-swatch{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    width:min(300px, 42vw); height:min(300px, 42vw);
    transform:translate(-58%,-52%);
    border-radius:50%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 32% 30%, var(--gold-bright) 0%, var(--gold-deep) 38%, transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 68% 66%, var(--magenta) 0%, var(--violet) 45%, transparent 70%);
    filter:blur(28px) saturate(1.15);
    mix-blend-mode:screen;
    opacity:0.55;
    animation:swatchPulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes swatchPulse{0%,100%{opacity:0.45; transform:translate(-58%,-52%) scale(1);} 50%{opacity:0.65; transform:translate(-58%,-52%) scale(1.06);}}

  .hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:760px;}
  .hero-eyebrow{margin-bottom:22px; opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .1s ease forwards;}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(48px, 8vw, 92px);
    letter-spacing:0.03em;
    margin-bottom:6px;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .25s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero h1 .of{
    display:block; font-size:0.32em; letter-spacing:0.5em; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); margin:6px 0;
  }
  .hero h1 .dance{
    display:block; font-size:0.72em; letter-spacing:0.18em; color:var(--lavender); -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--lavender);
  }
  .hero-tagline{
    margin-top:22px; font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,28px);
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .4s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero-sub{
    margin-top:18px; color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; max-width:520px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .55s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero-actions{
    margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .7s ease forwards;
  }
  @keyframes riseIn{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}}

  .hero-meta{
    margin-top:56px; display:flex; gap:40px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .85s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero-meta div{text-align:center;}
  .hero-meta .num{font-family:var(--display); font-size:22px; color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .hero-meta .lab{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-top:4px;}

  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute; bottom:28px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    color:var(--muted-dim); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
    animation:bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .scroll-cue .line{width:1px; height:34px; background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);}
  @keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,0);}50%{transform:translate(-50%,8px);}}

  /* ============ SECTION SHELL ============ */
  section{position:relative; padding:120px 0; z-index:1;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 64px; text-align:center;}
  .section-head .eyebrow{display:block; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,46px);}
  .divider-arc{
    width:120px; height:60px; margin:22px auto 0;
    border-top:2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius:100px 100px 0 0;
    border-image:none;
    opacity:0.6;
  }

  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ============ WHY CHOOSE ============ */
  .why{background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(124,63,196,0.05), transparent);}
  .why-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:2px;
    background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  }
  .why-card{
    background:var(--bg-soft); padding:38px 30px; transition:background .35s ease;
  }
  .why-card:hover{background:var(--bg-panel);}
  .why-icon{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:20px;
    color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:20px;
    transition:transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .why-card:hover .why-icon{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow:0 0 24px -4px rgba(212,175,106,0.6);}
  .why-card h3{font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:12px; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:600;}
  .why-card p{font-size:14.5px; color:var(--muted);}

  @media (max-width:800px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ============ EXPERIENCE STRIP ============ */
  .strip{
    background:var(--bg-panel);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .strip-head{text-align:center; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .strip-head .accent-script{font-size:26px; display:block; margin-top:8px;}
  .strip-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:34px;}
  .strip-item{text-align:center;}
  .strip-item .ico{
    width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto 18px; border-radius:16px;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212,175,106,0.14), rgba(124,63,196,0.14));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; color:var(--lavender);
  }
  .strip-item h4{font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:500;}
  .strip-item p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted-dim);}
  @media (max-width:900px){.strip-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:500px){.strip-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ============ COUNTDOWN / EVENT ============ */
  .event{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:60px; align-items:center;
  }
  .event-copy .eyebrow{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .event-copy h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .event-copy p{color:var(--muted); max-width:460px; margin-bottom:28px;}
  .event-facts{display:flex; gap:34px; margin-bottom:30px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .event-facts div{border-left:2px solid var(--gold); padding-left:14px;}
  .event-facts .k{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim);}
  .event-facts .v{font-family:var(--display); font-size:18px; color:var(--ink); margin-top:4px;}

  .countdown{
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(124,63,196,0.22), transparent 55%), var(--bg-soft);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:44px 32px; text-align:center;
  }
  .countdown .eyebrow{display:block; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .cd-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px;}
  .cd-unit{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:16px 6px;}
  .cd-unit .n{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px); color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .cd-unit .u{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-top:6px;}
  @media (max-width:900px){.event{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ============ FOUNDING PROGRAM ============ */
  .founding{
    border:1px solid var(--gold-deep);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:64px;
    position:relative;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,106,0.06), rgba(124,63,196,0.06));
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .founding::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:-2px; border-radius:24px; padding:2px;
    background:var(--sweep); opacity:0.35;
    -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite:xor; mask-composite:exclude;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .founding-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:50px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .founding h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,38px); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .founding .accent-script{font-size:30px; display:block; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .founding-list li{
    display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .founding-list li .tick{color:var(--gold-bright); flex-shrink:0;}
  .founding-badge{
    justify-self:center; text-align:center; width:220px; height:220px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1.5px dashed var(--gold); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:8px; padding:20px;
  }
  .founding-badge .crown{font-size:26px; color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .founding-badge b{font-family:var(--display); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.06em;}
  .founding-badge span{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim);}
  .new-comp-badge{
    display:inline-block; margin-left:12px; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:999px;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-bright) 50%, var(--gold));
    color:#1a1206; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:600; font-size:10.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; transform:rotate(-3deg);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(212,175,106,0.55);
  }

  /* ============ RULES & COMPETITION INFO ============ */
  .info-block{margin-bottom:64px;}
  .info-block-head{text-align:center; margin-bottom:32px;}
  .info-block-head h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:28px; color:var(--ink);}
  .info-block-head h3 .accent-script{color:var(--gold-bright); -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .info-block-note{max-width:640px; margin:28px auto 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.75; text-align:center;}
  .info-block-note b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;}

  /* Age divisions — brushstroke rows */
  .age-div-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto;}
  .age-div-row{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:6px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 130% at 20% 20%, rgba(212,175,106,0.16), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(124,63,196,0.42), rgba(124,63,196,0.22));
    border:1px solid rgba(124,63,196,0.5);
    box-shadow:0 0 18px -4px rgba(124,63,196,0.45);
  }
  .age-div-row .star{position:absolute; top:6px; right:10px; color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:10px; opacity:0.85; text-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(243,217,137,0.8);}
  .age-div-name{font-family:var(--display); font-size:17px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);}
  .age-div-range{color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.04em; font-weight:600;}

  /* Shared icon-circle badge used by Competition Divisions & Performance Levels */
  .icon-circle{
    width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0; position:relative;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(124,63,196,0.4), rgba(10,7,18,0.5));
    box-shadow:0 0 16px -2px rgba(212,175,106,0.5), inset 0 0 12px rgba(124,63,196,0.35);
  }
  .icon-circle.blue{background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(64,90,196,0.4), rgba(10,7,18,0.5));}
  .icon-circle::after{
    content:"\2726"; position:absolute; top:-4px; right:-4px; font-size:11px; color:var(--gold-bright);
    text-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(243,217,137,0.9); opacity:0.9;
  }
  .icon-circle svg{width:56%; height:56%; stroke:var(--gold-bright); fill:none; stroke-width:1.6; overflow:visible;}

  /* Competition divisions */
  .comp-div-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;}
  .comp-div-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; text-align:left;}
  .comp-div-item h4{font-family:var(--display); font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .comp-div-item p{color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; line-height:1.5;}
  .comp-div-icon .figs{display:flex; align-items:flex-end; gap:1px;}
  .comp-div-icon .figs svg{width:14px; height:14px;}

  /* Performance levels */
  .level-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto;}
  .level-item{text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:14px;}
  .level-item .icon-circle{width:80px; height:80px;}
  .level-item h4{font-family:var(--display); font-size:18px; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .level-item p{color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; line-height:1.55; max-width:220px;}

  /* Dance categories */
  .dance-cat-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:26px 18px; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto;}
  .dance-cat-item{text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;}
  .dance-cat-item .icon-circle{width:60px; height:60px;}
  .dance-cat-item span{font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);}

  @media (max-width:800px){
    .comp-div-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .level-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:280px; margin:0 auto;}
    .dance-cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .dance-cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }

  .accordion{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .acc-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .acc-item summary{
    list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:22px 4px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    font-family:var(--display); font-size:18px; color:var(--ink); -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
  }
  .acc-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
  .acc-item summary .plus{
    width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px; flex-shrink:0; margin-left:16px;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .acc-item[open] summary .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .acc-body{padding:0 4px 26px; color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;}
  .acc-body ul{margin:8px 0 0 0; padding-left:0; list-style:none;}
  .acc-body li{padding-left:20px; position:relative; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .acc-body li::before{content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold);}
  .acc-body p{margin-bottom:10px;}
  .acc-body p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

  .awards-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:8px;
  }
  .award-pill{
    background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px; padding:14px 16px;
    font-size:13px; color:var(--ink); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  }
  .award-pill .ico{color:var(--gold-bright); font-family:var(--display); font-size:16px;}

  @media (max-width:800px){
    .awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* ============ ABOUT CANVAS ============ */
  .about{background:var(--bg-panel); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .about-intro{max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;}
  .about-intro h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-bottom:22px;}
  .about-intro p{color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .about-intro p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}

  .commit-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:16px; margin:64px 0;}
  .commit-card{text-align:center; padding:0 8px;}
  .commit-card .glyph{
    width:56px; height:56px; margin:0 auto 16px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--display); font-size:20px; color:var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .commit-card h4{font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; font-family:var(--body); font-weight:500;}
  .commit-card p{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted-dim); line-height:1.6;}

  .experience-block{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; margin-bottom:64px;
  }
  .experience-block h3{font-size:24px; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .experience-list li{
    display:flex; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted);
  }
  .experience-list li .tick{color:var(--gold-bright); flex-shrink:0;}

  .more-block{
    text-align:center; padding:56px 40px; border-radius:20px;
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,63,196,0.14), transparent 60%), var(--bg-soft);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .more-block h3{font-size:22px; margin-bottom:24px;}
  .more-list{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:10px 28px; margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .more-list span{font-family:var(--display); font-size:19px; color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .more-block p{color:var(--muted); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 8px;}
  .more-block .script{font-size:22px; margin-top:18px; display:block;}
  .more-block .signoff{color:var(--ink); font-size:14px; margin-top:28px;}

  @media (max-width:900px){
    .commit-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
    .experience-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .commit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:850px){.founding{padding:40px 26px;} .founding-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;} .founding-list li{text-align:left;}}

  /* ============ THE CREATORS ============ */
  .creators-intro{max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 64px; text-align:center;}
  .creators-intro p{color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; margin-top:14px;}

  .creators-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:32px;}
  .creators-vision{max-width:700px; margin:56px auto 0; text-align:center; padding-top:44px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .creators-vision p{color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .creators-vision p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .creator-card{
    background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px;
    padding:36px 30px; text-align:center; transition:transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .creator-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .creator-card.featured{border-color:var(--gold-deep); background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,175,106,0.06), rgba(124,63,196,0.06));}

  .creator-portrait{
    width:120px; height:120px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 22px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(212,175,106,0.25), transparent 60%), var(--bg-panel);
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    position:relative;
  }
  .creator-portrait .initial{font-family:var(--display); font-size:44px; color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .creator-portrait .ring{position:absolute; inset:-10px; border-radius:50%; border:1px dashed rgba(212,175,106,0.35);}

  .creator-card h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:21px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .creator-card .role{display:block; color:var(--gold); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .creator-card p{color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.65; text-align:left; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .creator-card p:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0;}
  .creator-quote{
    margin-top:16px; padding-left:14px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
    font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); text-align:left;
  }

  @media (max-width:900px){.creators-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:460px; margin:0 auto;}}

  /* ============ SCHEDULE / CATEGORIES ============ */
  .tabs{display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:44px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .tab-btn{
    padding:10px 22px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:transparent;
    color:var(--muted); font-family:var(--body); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    cursor:pointer; transition:.3s;
  }
  .tab-btn.active{background:var(--sweep); color:#160b26; border-color:transparent; font-weight:500;}
  .tab-panel{display:none;}
  .tab-panel.active{display:block; animation:fadeUp .5s ease;}
  @keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}}

  .cat-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px;}
  .cat-card{
    background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; padding:28px;
    transition:transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .cat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .cat-card .tag{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold);}
  .cat-card h4{font-family:var(--display); font-size:19px; margin:10px 0 8px;}
  .cat-card p{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted-dim);}
  @media (max-width:800px){.cat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.cat-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  .heat-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:100px 1fr 140px 160px; gap:16px; align-items:center;
    padding:16px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:13.5px;
  }
  .heat-row.head{color:var(--muted-dim); text-transform:uppercase; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em;}
  .heat-row .time{color:var(--gold-bright); font-family:var(--display);}
  .heat-row .status{
    justify-self:start; padding:4px 12px; border-radius:999px; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--muted);
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){.heat-row{grid-template-columns:70px 1fr; row-gap:6px;} .heat-row .cat, .heat-row .status{grid-column:span 2;}}

  /* ============ REGISTER ============ */
  .register{
    background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(124,63,196,0.22), transparent 60%), var(--bg-soft);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .reg-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px;}
  .reg-grid-full{display:block;}
  .reg-grid-full .reg-copy{max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 48px; text-align:center;}
  .reg-grid-full .reg-steps{text-align:left;}
  .reg-grid-full .form-card{max-width:820px; margin:0 auto;}
  .dancebug-embed-wrap{border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);}
  .reg-copy h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .reg-copy p{color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:28px; max-width:440px;}
  .reg-steps li{display:flex; gap:16px; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .reg-steps .n{
    width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--display); font-size:13px; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .reg-steps h5{font-size:14px; margin-bottom:3px; font-weight:500; font-family:var(--body); color:var(--ink);}
  .reg-steps p{font-size:13px; color:var(--muted-dim); margin:0;}

  .form-card{
    background:var(--bg-panel); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:38px;
  }
  .form-card h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:22px; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .field{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .field label{display:block; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .field input, .field select{
    width:100%; padding:13px 14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:10px; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--body); font-size:14px; outline:none;
    transition:border-color .3s ease, background .3s ease;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus{border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);}
  .field-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px;}
  .form-note{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-top:14px; text-align:center;}
  @media (max-width:850px){.reg-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  @media (max-width:500px){.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ============ FOOTER ============ */
  footer{padding:70px 0 34px;}
  .footer-top{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .footer-brand .brand{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-brand p{color:var(--muted-dim); font-size:13.5px; max-width:280px;}
  .footer-col h5{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-col a, .footer-col p{display:block; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:10px;}
  .footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .social-row{display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:10px;}
  .social-row a{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; align-items:center;
    justify-content:center; font-size:13px; transition:.3s;
  }
  .social-row a:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-bright); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .footer-bottom{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:26px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between;
    flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted-dim);
  }
  @media (max-width:850px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  @media (max-width:500px){.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* misc */
  .center{text-align:center;}
  .mt-40{margin-top:40px;}

  /* ============ NAV ACTIVE STATE ============ */
  .nav-links a.current{color:var(--gold-bright);}

  /* ============ VISUALLY HIDDEN (a11y) ============ */
  .visually-hidden{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden;
    clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
  }

  /* ============ HERO FEATURED LOGO ============ */
  .hero-logo{
    position:relative; z-index:2; width:min(300px,58vw); height:min(300px,58vw); margin:56px auto 14px;
    border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,106,0.55), 0 0 60px -8px rgba(212,175,106,0.6), 0 0 100px -20px rgba(124,63,196,0.55);
    opacity:0; animation:riseIn .9s .2s ease forwards;
  }
  .hero-logo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}

  /* ============ LEGACY TEASER (homepage) ============ */
  .legacy-teaser{
    position:relative; text-align:center; padding:110px 24px; overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--bg);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .legacy-teaser::before, .legacy-teaser::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:60%; height:140%; top:-20%; pointer-events:none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 30% 20%, rgba(212,175,106,0.24), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 70% 60%, rgba(124,63,196,0.28), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 40% 85%, rgba(209,98,164,0.2), transparent 60%);
    filter:blur(6px);
  }
  .legacy-teaser::before{left:-18%;}
  .legacy-teaser::after{right:-18%; transform:scaleX(-1);}
  .legacy-teaser-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto;}
  .legacy-eyebrow-lg{font-family:var(--display); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .legacy-teaser h2{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(34px,5.5vw,52px); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.02em; line-height:1.1;}
  .legacy-teaser h2 b{color:var(--gold-bright); font-weight:700;}
  .legacy-badge{width:150px; height:150px; margin:28px auto 20px; position:relative;}
  .legacy-badge svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible;}
  .legacy-badge-text{position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;}
  .legacy-badge-text .lb-name{font-family:var(--display); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink);}
  .legacy-badge-text .lb-sub{font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-bright); margin-top:4px;}
  .legacy-teaser .script-lg{display:block; font-family:var(--script); font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:24px; margin:6px 0 18px;}
  .legacy-teaser p.legacy-copy{color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; margin:0 auto 34px;}
  .legacy-chips{display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px;}
  .legacy-chip{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:10px 18px; border-radius:30px;
    border:1px solid var(--gold); background:rgba(212,175,106,0.08); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .legacy-chip .ic{color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:14px;}
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .legacy-teaser::before, .legacy-teaser::after{width:80%;}
  }

  /* ============ SUBPAGE HERO ============ */
  .page-hero{
    position:relative; min-height:56vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    text-align:center; padding:170px 24px 80px; overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 18%, rgba(124,63,196,0.26), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0712 0%, #0d0917 55%, #0a0712 100%);
  }
  .page-hero-ring{
    position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width:min(460px,80vw); height:min(460px,80vw);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%); opacity:0.5; animation:spin 70s linear infinite;
  }
  .page-hero-ring svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible;}
  .page-hero-inner{position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:720px;}
  .breadcrumb{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .breadcrumb a{color:var(--muted-dim); text-decoration:none;}
  .breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright);}
  .breadcrumb .sep{margin:0 8px; opacity:0.5;}
  .page-hero h1{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(38px,6.5vw,64px); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.02em;}
  .page-hero .underline{width:70px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-bright), transparent); margin:22px auto 0;}
  .page-hero p.page-tagline{margin-top:20px; color:var(--muted); font-size:15px; max-width:520px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

  /* ============ AWARDS PAGE ============ */
  .award-tier-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; max-width:720px; margin:0 auto;}
  .award-tier{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:140px 1fr; gap:26px; align-items:center;
    background:var(--bg-soft); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:26px 30px;
    transition:border-color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
  }
  .award-tier:hover{border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .award-tier .tier-score{text-align:center;}
  .award-tier .tier-score .range{font-family:var(--display); font-size:22px; color:var(--gold-bright); display:block;}
  .award-tier .tier-score .lab{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-dim); margin-top:4px;}
  .award-tier h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:20px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .award-tier .tier-line{color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:13px; font-style:italic; margin-bottom:8px; font-family:var(--display);}
  .award-tier p{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; line-height:1.65;}
  .award-tier.golden{border-color:var(--gold); background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212,175,106,0.14), var(--bg-soft) 55%);}
  @media (max-width:600px){
    .award-tier{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; gap:12px;}
  }

  .curator-block{
    max-width:680px; margin:80px auto 0; text-align:center; padding-top:60px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .curator-block .eyebrow{display:block; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .curator-block h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:30px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .curator-block ul.curator-list{list-style:none; padding:0; margin:24px 0; display:inline-grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 34px; text-align:left;}
  .curator-block ul.curator-list li{color:var(--muted); font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:20px;}
  .curator-block ul.curator-list li::before{content:"\2726"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:11px;}
  .curator-block p{color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .curator-block .script-line{color:var(--gold-bright); font-family:var(--display); font-style:italic; font-size:18px; display:block; margin-top:20px;}
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .curator-block ul.curator-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  .curator-badge{width:min(280px,70vw); height:min(280px,70vw); margin:48px auto 0;}
  .curator-badge svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible;}

  .more-awards{max-width:640px; margin:70px auto 0; text-align:center;}
  .more-awards h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:24px; color:var(--gold-bright); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .more-awards p{color:var(--muted); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75;}

  /* ============ ELEVATED LEGACY PAGE ============ */
  .legacy-elevated{position:relative; padding:90px 24px 110px; overflow:hidden;}
  .legacy-elevated::before, .legacy-elevated::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; width:65%; height:150%; top:-25%; pointer-events:none; filter:blur(4px); z-index:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 30% 15%, rgba(212,175,106,0.4), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 65% 55%, rgba(124,63,196,0.42), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 38% at 35% 85%, rgba(209,98,164,0.36), transparent 60%);
  }
  .legacy-elevated::before{left:-20%;}
  .legacy-elevated::after{right:-20%; transform:scaleX(-1);}
  .legacy-elevated-head{position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .legacy-big-title{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(40px,7vw,72px); line-height:1.05; color:var(--ink);}
  .legacy-big-title b{color:var(--gold-bright); font-size:1.25em; display:inline-block; text-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(243,217,137,0.55);}

  .legacy-big-badge{position:relative; width:min(340px,75vw); height:min(340px,75vw); margin:26px auto 20px; z-index:2;}
  .legacy-big-badge svg{width:100%; height:100%; overflow:visible;}
  .legacy-big-badge-text{position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; gap:2px;}
  .lbb-canvas{font-family:var(--display); font-size:26px; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--gold-bright); text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(243,217,137,0.7);}
  .lbb-of{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.2em; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .lbb-founding{font-family:var(--display); font-size:16px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink); border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,106,0.45); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,106,0.45); padding:6px 14px; margin-top:4px;}
  .lbb-est{font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.16em; color:var(--gold-bright); margin-top:8px;}

  .legacy-benefits-grid{position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px 44px; max-width:820px; margin:50px auto;}
  .legacy-benefit{display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .legacy-benefit .icon-circle{width:56px; height:56px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .legacy-benefit h4{font-family:var(--display); font-size:16px; color:var(--gold-bright); letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .legacy-benefit p{color:var(--muted); font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.6;}

  .legacy-closing{position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; margin-top:20px;}
  .legacy-closing .script-lg{font-size:22px; display:block; color:var(--gold-bright); font-family:var(--script); font-style:italic;}
  .legacy-closing h3{font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,38px); color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.02em; margin-top:6px;}

  @media (max-width:700px){
    .legacy-benefits-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:420px;}
  }