/* ==========================================================================
   WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE AWARDS 2026
   Premium Design System v4.3 — Centered Dropdown Nav · Social Icons · Purple Hues
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Google Fonts --- */

/* ==========================================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* --- Core Palette --- */
  --black:            #08060B;
  --off-black:        #0E0A13;
  --charcoal:         #1A1520;

  /* --- Purple Section Backgrounds --- */
  --plum-deep:        #3A0E2A;
  --aubergine:        #260B32;
  --wine-dark:        #4A0F2E;
  --midnight-plum:    #1C0A26;
  --dark-purple:      #140618;
  --royal-purple:     #2D1035;
  --deep-wine:        #3D0F28;
  --magenta:          #710065;
  --soft-magenta:     #8B1A6E;

  /* --- Polished Reflective Gold Palette --- */
  --gold-shadow:      #5C3D12;
  --gold-dark:        #7A5420;
  --gold-deep:        #9B7030;
  --gold:             #C49B4C;
  --gold-light:       #D4A94E;
  --gold-bright:      #E8CD78;
  --gold-specular:    #F7EFC8;
  --gold-glow:        #FBF3D5;
  --gold-rgb:         212, 169, 78;
  --gold-bright-rgb:  232, 205, 120;

  --champagne:        #D4B96A;
  --champagne-light:  #E8D5A3;
  --gold-dim:         #9E7A3A;

  /* --- Neutrals --- */
  --white:            #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:        #F5F0EB;
  --warm-cream:       #FAF7F4;
  --grey-200:         #E5E0DB;
  --grey-400:         #9C9792;
  --grey-500:         #C5C5C5;
  --grey-600:         #5C5854;
  --grey-800:         #2D2A27;

  /* --- Gradients --- */
  --bg-hero:               linear-gradient(160deg, #08060B 0%, #1C0A26 25%, #260B32 45%, #3A0E2A 60%, #0E0A13 100%);
  --bg-page-hero:          linear-gradient(160deg, #08060B 0%, #140618 25%, #1C0A26 50%, #0E0A13 100%);

  --gradient-gold-text: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    #FBF3D5 0%, #F7EFC8 6%, #E8CD78 12%, #D4A94E 22%,
    #9B7030 35%, #5C3D12 44%, #7A5420 48%, #C49B4C 54%,
    #E8CD78 62%, #D4A94E 72%, #F7EFC8 80%, #9B7030 88%, #C49B4C 100%
  );

  --gradient-gold-shimmer: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    #5C3D12 0%, #7A5420 8%, #9B7030 16%, #C49B4C 24%, #D4A94E 30%,
    #E8CD78 36%, #F7EFC8 42%, #FBF3D5 46%, #F7EFC8 50%, #E8CD78 56%,
    #D4A94E 62%, #C49B4C 70%, #9B7030 78%, #7A5420 88%, #5C3D12 100%
  );

  --gradient-gold-soft:    linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A94E 0%, #C49B4C 25%, #9B7030 55%, #7A5420 100%);
  --gradient-button:       linear-gradient(135deg, #E8CD78 0%, #D4A94E 30%, #C49B4C 100%);
  --gradient-button-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7EFC8 0%, #E8CD78 30%, #D4A94E 100%);
  --gradient-card:         linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28,10,38,0.95) 0%, rgba(20,6,24,0.98) 100%);
  --gradient-dark-card:    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(30,12,40,0.92) 0%, rgba(18,8,28,0.96) 100%);
  --gradient-glass:        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 100%);
  --gradient-gold-radial:  radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(212,169,78,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  --gradient-plum-radial:  radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(58,14,42,0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  --gradient-card-light:   linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(30,12,40,0.7) 0%, rgba(22,8,26,0.8) 100%);

  /* --- Typography --- */
  --font-display:    'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-editorial:  'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:       'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-ui:         'DM Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* --- Type Scale --- */
  --text-xs:         clamp(0.7rem, 1.2vw, 0.75rem);
  --text-sm:         clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 0.875rem);
  --text-base:       clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.0625rem);
  --text-md:         clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.1875rem);
  --text-lg:         clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.375rem);
  --text-xl:         clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  --text-2xl:        clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem);
  --text-3xl:        clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --text-4xl:        clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  --text-5xl:        clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  --text-hero:       clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);

  /* --- Spacing --- */
  --space-xs:        0.25rem;
  --space-sm:        0.5rem;
  --space-md:        1rem;
  --space-lg:        1.5rem;
  --space-xl:        2rem;
  --space-2xl:       3rem;
  --space-3xl:       4rem;
  --space-4xl:       6rem;
  --space-5xl:       8rem;
  --space-section:   clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem);

  /* --- Borders --- */
  --radius-sm:       4px;
  --radius-md:       8px;
  --radius-lg:       16px;
  --radius-xl:       24px;
  --radius-full:     9999px;

  /* --- Layout --- */
  --max-width:       1280px;
  --nav-height:      88px;
  --sticky-cta-h:    60px;

  /* --- Shadows --- */
  --shadow-sm:       0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  --shadow-md:       0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  --shadow-lg:       0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  --shadow-xl:       0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  --shadow-gold:     0 2px 16px rgba(212,169,78,0.12);
  --shadow-gold-lg:  0 8px 40px rgba(212,169,78,0.18);

  /* --- Motion Tokens --- */
  --ease-out-expo:   cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:     cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --ease-spring:     cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-smooth:     cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --duration-fast:   180ms;
  --duration-base:   350ms;
  --duration-slow:   700ms;
  --duration-xl:     1200ms;
  --duration-xxl:    2000ms;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box;}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  background: var(--dark-purple);
  color: var(--white);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--grey-200);
  background: var(--dark-purple);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

html.nav-mobile-open,
html.nav-mobile-open body {
  overflow: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
input, textarea, select { font: inherit; color: inherit; }

::selection { background: rgba(212,169,78,0.22); color: var(--white); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: 2px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ========================================================================== */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}
.display-light {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.editorial {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.42;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}
.editorial-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne);
}

.body-large {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}
.section {
  padding: var(--space-section) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--tight { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }

/* Purple section backgrounds */
.section--plum         { background: var(--plum-deep); }
.section--aubergine    { background: var(--aubergine); }
.section--wine         { background: var(--wine-dark); }
.section--midnight     { background: var(--midnight-plum); }
.section--dark-purple  { background: var(--dark-purple); }
.section--royal        { background: var(--royal-purple); }
.section--deep-wine    { background: var(--deep-wine); }
.section--off-black    { background: var(--off-black); }
.section--charcoal     { background: var(--charcoal); }

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}
.section-header--center { text-align: center; }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.section-header--center .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

/* Section label */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.section-subheading {
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Page hero section */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-5xl)) 0 var(--space-4xl);
  background: var(--bg-page-hero);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(58,14,42,0.35) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.ambient-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: orbBreathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ambient-orb--gold    { background: var(--gold-light); width: 500px; height: 500px; }
.ambient-orb--plum    { background: var(--plum-deep); width: 600px; height: 600px; }
.ambient-orb--magenta { background: var(--magenta); width: 550px; height: 550px; }
.ambient-orb--wine    { background: var(--wine-dark); width: 500px; height: 500px; }

.ambient-glow {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: orbBreathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ambient-glow--gold    { background: var(--gold-light); opacity: 0.07; }
.ambient-glow--magenta { background: var(--magenta); opacity: 0.09; }
.ambient-glow--plum    { background: var(--plum-deep); opacity: 0.11; }
.ambient-glow--wine    { background: var(--wine-dark); opacity: 0.09; }

.float-particle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-specular);
  animation: floatParticle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-particle--slow { animation-duration: 10s; }
.float-particle--small { width: 2px; height: 2px; opacity: 0.25; }
.float-particle--medium { width: 4px; height: 4px; opacity: 0.18; }
.float-particle--large { width: 8px; height: 8px; opacity: 0.08; }

@keyframes orbBreathe {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.06; }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.09; }
}
@keyframes floatParticle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
  25%      { transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(10px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(20px); }
  75%      { transform: translateY(-25px) translateX(5px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLASSMORPHISM
   ========================================================================== */
.glass {
  background: rgba(28, 10, 38, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.glass--light {
  background: rgba(28, 10, 38, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.glass--strong {
  background: rgba(20, 6, 24, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.glass--gold {
  background: rgba(28, 10, 38, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 169, 78, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: background var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              backdrop-filter var(--duration-base);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav--scrolled {
  background: rgba(14,10,19,0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.nav__inner {
  width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav__logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}
.nav__logo:hover { color: var(--gold-specular); }
.nav__logo-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gradient-button);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.nav__logo-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.nav__logo:hover .nav__logo-mark { transform: scale(1.08); }
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2xl); }
.nav__link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transition: left var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              right var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__link:hover::after { left: 0; right: 0; }
.nav__link--active { color: var(--champagne); }
.nav__link--active::after { left: 0; right: 0; }

/* --- Dropdown Navigation --- */
.nav__dropdown {
  position: relative;
}
.nav__dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  background: none; border: none;
  position: relative;
}
/* Expanding gold underline — matches .nav__link::after behaviour */
.nav__dropdown-toggle::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 50%; right: 50%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transition: left var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              right var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.nav__dropdown-toggle::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin-left: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast);
  position: relative; top: -1px;
}
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-toggle { color: var(--white); }
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-toggle::before,
.nav__dropdown--open .nav__dropdown-toggle::before { left: 0; right: 0; }
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-toggle::after,
.nav__dropdown--open .nav__dropdown-toggle::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); top: 1px; }
.nav__dropdown--open .nav__dropdown-toggle { color: var(--white); }
.nav__dropdown-toggle--active-parent {
  color: var(--champagne);
}
.nav__dropdown-toggle--active-parent::before {
  left: 0; right: 0;
}

.nav__dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  min-width: 240px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
              visibility var(--duration-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1100;
}
.nav__dropdown-menu-inner {
  background: rgba(20,6,24,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.nav__dropdown:hover .nav__dropdown-menu,
.nav__dropdown--open .nav__dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.nav__dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast), color var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav__dropdown-item--active {
  color: var(--champagne);
}

/* --- Mobile Dropdown --- */
.nav__mobile-dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav__mobile-dropdown-toggle:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__mobile-dropdown-toggle svg {
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav__mobile-dropdown-toggle--open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav__mobile-dropdown-items {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  width: 100%;
}
.nav__mobile-dropdown-items--open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile-dropdown-item {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  text-align: left;
}
.nav__mobile-dropdown-item:hover { color: var(--champagne); }

.nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-button);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.nav__ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav__mobile-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav__hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  width: 26px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1001;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block; height: 1.5px; background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              opacity var(--duration-base);
}
.nav__hamburger--open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__hamburger--open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__hamburger--open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile nav */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(14,10,19,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-lg)) var(--space-xl) var(--space-3xl);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav__mobile--open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.nav__mobile > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.nav__mobile .nav__link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.nav__mobile-ctas .btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  white-space: normal;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS (Footer)
   ========================================================================== */
.social-links {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.social-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
              color var(--duration-fast),
              transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.social-link svg {
  width: 17px; height: 17px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY CTA BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 900;
  height: var(--sticky-cta-h);
  background: rgba(14,10,19,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.sticky-cta--visible { transform: translateY(0); }
.sticky-cta__text { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--grey-400); }
.sticky-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--gradient-button);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.sticky-cta__btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg); }
.sticky-cta__deadline {
  font-size: var(--text-xs); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--champagne); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
              background var(--duration-fast),
              border-color var(--duration-fast),
              color var(--duration-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--gradient-button);
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212,169,78,0.1);
}
.btn--primary::before { background: var(--gradient-button-hover); }
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(212,169,78,0.28);
}
.btn--primary:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn--primary:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }
.btn--primary--lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-specular);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--champagne);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--gold-specular); }

.btn__arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Magnetic CTA */
.cta-magnetic {
  transition: transform 0.12s ease-out, box-shadow 0.12s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* CTA pulse ring */
.cta-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: -4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.3);
  animation: ctaPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ctaPulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.45; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE LOADER
   ========================================================================== */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--dark-purple);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-slow), visibility var(--duration-slow);
}
.page-loader--hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.page-loader__mark {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.18);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
  animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
}
.page-loader__spark {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.18);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-bright);
  animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
}
.page-loader__text {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne);
  animation: shimmer 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — Cinematic
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-hero);
}
.hero__bg-gradient {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 35%, rgba(58,14,42,0.3) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: heroGradientBreathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroGradientBreathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { opacity: 1; }
}
.hero__canvas { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
  width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-4xl)) var(--space-xl) var(--space-3xl);
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--champagne);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.35s forwards;
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-hero);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top:0;
}
.hero__title--logo {
  font-size: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}
.hero__logo {
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 34rem);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: kineticWord 1s var(--ease-out-expo) 0.45s forwards;
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
}
.hero__title-line {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: kineticWord 1s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}
.hero__title-line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero__title-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.hero__title-line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.hero__title-line:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.95s; }

.hero__title-line--gold {}

.gold-shimmer {
  background: var(--gradient-gold-shimmer);
  background-size: 280% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShimmerFlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShimmerFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 100% center; }
  100% { background-position: 0% center; }
}

@keyframes kineticWord {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96); filter: blur(8px); }
  60%  { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); filter: blur(0); }
}
.hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.1s forwards;
}
.hero__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 420px);
  gap: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__split--solo {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.hero__countdown {
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
  justify-self: end;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.2s forwards;
}
.hero__countdown .countdown--cells {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero__countdown-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
}
.hero__countdown-caption span {
  color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-md);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.3s forwards;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__deadline {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.5s forwards;
}
.hero__deadline-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-bright);
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,169,78,0.45); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,169,78,0); }
}
.final-cta-countdown {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 420px;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(8, 6, 11, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.18);
}

.hero__float-element {
  position: absolute; z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  33%      { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1deg); }
  66%      { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: var(--space-2xl); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo) 1.8s forwards;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px; height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
  animation: scrollIndicator 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollIndicator {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.6); opacity: 0.2; }
  50%      { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.65; }
}
.hero__scroll-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAMES LIBRARY
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes fadeScale {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.9; }
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212,169,78,0.3); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212,169,78,0); }
}
@keyframes spinSlow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal--visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

.reveal-stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.reveal--visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CARD TILT SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.tilt-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}
.tilt-card__shine {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.tilt-card:hover .tilt-card__shine { opacity: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BENEFITS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}
.benefit-card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.benefit-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212,169,78,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.benefit-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.16); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.benefit-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.benefit-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 56px; font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-gold-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 0.8;
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-lg); right: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.benefit-card__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.07);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.benefit-card:hover .benefit-card__icon { transform: scale(1.1); }
.benefit-card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: currentColor; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CARD SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.card {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
  position: relative;
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.card__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.07);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.card:hover .card__icon { transform: scale(1.08); }
.card__icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; }
.card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.card__text {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.category-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.category-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(212,169,78,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.category-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.18); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.category-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.category-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.category-card__badge--individual { background: rgba(212,169,78,0.09); color: var(--champagne); }
.category-card__badge--team       { background: rgba(200,175,100,0.09); color: var(--gold-light); }
.category-card__badge--leadership { background: rgba(220,190,130,0.09); color: var(--champagne-light); }
.category-card__badge--agency     { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: var(--grey-400); }
.category-card__badge--rising-star{ background: rgba(232,205,120,0.09); color: var(--gold-bright); }

/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.journey {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.journey::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 23px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-light), rgba(212,169,78,0.12));
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 1.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.journey--visible::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.journey__step {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.journey__step--visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.journey__marker {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.22);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              background var(--duration-base),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
}
.journey__step--visible .journey__marker {
  background: #1c0a26;
  border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212,169,78,0.18);
}
.journey__body { padding-top: var(--space-xs); }
.journey__step-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--text-md); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.journey__step-desc { font-size: var(--text-sm); color: var(--grey-500); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM SVG ICON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.icon-premium {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.icon-premium svg {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.icon--sm  { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.icon--md  { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.icon--lg  { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.icon--xl  { width: 48px; height: 48px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCORDION (FAQ)
   ========================================================================== */
.accordion { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.accordion__trigger {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-md); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-200);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
  gap: var(--space-md);
}
.accordion__trigger:hover { color: var(--champagne); }
.accordion__trigger-icon {
  width: 20px; height: 20px; min-width: 20px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo);
  opacity: 0.5;
  position: relative;
}
.accordion__trigger-icon::before,
.accordion__trigger-icon::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; background: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base);
}
.accordion__trigger-icon::before {
  width: 100%; height: 1px; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.accordion__trigger-icon::after {
  width: 1px; height: 100%; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.accordion--open .accordion__trigger-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.accordion--open .accordion__trigger-icon::after { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(90deg); }
.accordion__panel {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.accordion--open .accordion__panel { max-height: 500px; }
.accordion__panel-inner {
  padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.accordion__panel-inner p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(14,10,19,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}
.modal-overlay--open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
/* Legacy CMS modals (criteria, nomination, thank-you) use .open via mmawards.js */
.modal-overlay.open,
.modal-overlay:not(.hidden)[aria-hidden="false"] {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.modal {
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  max-width: 560px; width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}
.modal-overlay--open .modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal__close {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-lg); right: var(--space-lg);
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background var(--duration-fast),
              color var(--duration-fast),
              transform var(--duration-fast);
  color: var(--grey-400);
}
.modal__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(90deg); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--grey-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color-scheme: dark;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out-expo),
              background var(--duration-fast),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
}
.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 44px;
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%239C9792' d='M6 8L0 0h12z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form-select option {
  background-color: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
}
.form-input:hover, .form-select:hover, .form-textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  background-color: #221a2a;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  background-color: #221a2a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,169,78,0.05);
}
.form-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeScale 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}
.form-success__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s ease-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FILTER PILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.filter-row {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.filter-pill {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--grey-400);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast),
              color var(--duration-fast),
              background var(--duration-fast);
}
.filter-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: var(--white); }
.filter-pill--active {
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARTNER WALL
   ========================================================================== */
.partner-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}
.partner-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  aspect-ratio: 3/2;
  flex: 0 1 200px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212,169,78,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partner-item:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.28);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.partner-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.partner-item img {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WINNER TILES
   ========================================================================== */
.winner-tile {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
  position: relative;
}
.winner-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.winner-tile__image {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1C0A26 0%, #3A0E2A 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.winner-tile__badge {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-md); left: var(--space-md);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  z-index: 2;
}
.winner-tile__body { padding: var(--space-lg); }
.winner-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STAT ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-group { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4xl); flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.stat { text-align: center; }
.stat__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-4xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.stat__number--animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo),
              transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}
.stat__number--animate.stat--visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.stat__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   URGENCY BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.urgency-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(58,14,42,0.25) 0%, rgba(28,10,38,0.45) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.urgency-banner::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(212,169,78,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orbBreathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNTDOWN
   ========================================================================== */
.countdown {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-xl);
  justify-content: center;
}
.countdown__item { text-align: center; min-width: 70px; }
.countdown--cells {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(64px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.countdown__cell {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(8, 6, 11, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.08);
}
.countdown__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.125rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-gold-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.countdown__num--flip { animation: countFlip 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo); }
@keyframes countFlip {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  40%  { transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 0; }
  60%  { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
.countdown__label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-3xl); flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}
.trust-item {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast), transform var(--duration-fast);
}
.trust-item:hover { color: var(--champagne-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   QUIZ
   ========================================================================== */
.quiz { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.quiz__question {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.quiz__options { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.quiz__option {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  transition: background var(--duration-fast),
              border-color var(--duration-fast),
              color var(--duration-fast),
              transform var(--duration-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.quiz__option:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.2); color: var(--white); transform: translateX(4px); }
.quiz__option--selected { background: rgba(212,169,78,0.07); border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); }
.quiz__progress { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); justify-content: center; }
.quiz__progress-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: background var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring);
}
.quiz__progress-dot--active { background: var(--gold-light); transform: scale(1.3); }
.quiz__progress-dot--done   { background: rgba(212,169,78,0.28); }
.quiz__q-text {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EVENT STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.event-strip {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3xl);
  justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}
.event-strip__item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast);
}
.event-strip__item:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.event-strip__icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.06);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--champagne);
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-spring),
              background var(--duration-base);
}
.event-strip__item:hover .event-strip__icon {
  background: rgba(212,169,78,0.12);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.search-box {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 480px;
}
.search-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
}
.search-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWSLETTER / CTA SIGNUP
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-signup {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-3xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 460px; margin: var(--space-xl) auto 0;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1; padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
}
.newsletter-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL CONTENT (for Methodology, Judges, FAQ pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-body {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}
.editorial-body p { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }
.editorial-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.editorial-body ul, .editorial-body ol {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-left: var(--space-xl);
}
.editorial-body li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-sm);
}
.editorial-body ul li::marker { color: var(--gold-light); }
.editorial-body ol { list-style: decimal; }
.editorial-body strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; }
.editorial-body a { color: var(--champagne); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.editorial-body a:hover { color: var(--gold-specular); }

/* Judges profile cards */
.judges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.judge-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out-expo),
              border-color var(--duration-base),
              box-shadow var(--duration-base);
}
.judge-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212,169,78,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.judge-card__avatar {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3A0E2A 0%, #4A0F2E 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,169,78,0.2);
}
.judge-card__avatar svg {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  stroke: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TIP CARDS (for How to Write a Submission)
   ========================================================================== */
.write-page .editorial-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-editorial);
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
}
.tip-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast), border-color var(--duration-fast);
}
.tip-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-left-color: var(--gold-bright); }
.tip-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.tip-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.tip-card .editorial-body {
  max-width: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.tip-card .editorial-body li {
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED GLOW SECTION DIVIDERS (gold)
   Seamless hairline + traveling gold streak (no dark track)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-glow-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Soft continuous gold hairline — fades at edges, no black band */
html.MMAwards .section-glow-divider::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.28) 12%,
    rgba(var(--gold-bright-rgb), 0.50) 50%,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.28) 88%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.35),
    0 0 14px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.18);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Traveling gold streak — elongated, sits on the hairline */
html.MMAwards .section-glow-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: min(28vw, 160px);
  max-width: 40%;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: -1px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.15) 15%,
    rgba(var(--gold-bright-rgb), 0.85) 42%,
    rgba(255, 250, 230, 0.95) 50%,
    rgba(var(--gold-bright-rgb), 0.85) 58%,
    rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.15) 85%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px rgba(var(--gold-bright-rgb), 0.75),
    0 0 24px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.45),
    0 0 48px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.22);
  animation: goldTravel 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, left, opacity;
}

html.MMAwards .section-glow-divider:nth-child(odd)::before { animation-delay: 0s; }
html.MMAwards .section-glow-divider:nth-child(even)::before { animation-delay: 2.25s; }

@keyframes goldTravel {
  0% {
    left: 0%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
  8% { opacity: 1; }
  92% { opacity: 1; }
  100% {
    left: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* Keep glow from fighting the open mobile menu */
html.nav-mobile-open .section-glow-divider::before {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS STEPS (for Methodology page)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-step {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.process-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: 0.3;
  min-width: 50px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.process-step__body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-md);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.process-step__body p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--off-black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}
.footer__grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}
.footer__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
}
.footer__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.footer__brand--logo {
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer__logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  max-height: 160px;
  height: auto;
  mix-blend-mode: lighten;
}
.footer__desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.footer__link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--champagne); }
.footer__dropdown { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xs); }
.footer__dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--grey-500);
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}
.footer__dropdown-toggle:hover,
.footer__dropdown-toggle--open { color: var(--champagne); }
.footer__dropdown-toggle svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast);
}
.footer__dropdown-toggle--open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.footer__dropdown-items {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  padding: 0.15rem 0 0.35rem 0.85rem;
}
.footer__dropdown-items--open { display: flex; }
.footer__link--child { font-size: var(--text-xs); }
.footer__bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: var(--space-3xl) auto 0;
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  display: flex; justify-content: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--grey-600);
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  z-index: 1001;
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold-shadow), var(--gold-specular), var(--gold-light));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOLD GLOW HOVER
   ========================================================================== */
.glow-hover {
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow var(--duration-base);
}
.glow-hover::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: var(--gradient-gold-radial);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base);
}
.glow-hover:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.glow-hover:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,169,78,0.1); }

/* ==========================================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: calc(var(--sticky-cta-h) + var(--space-lg)); right: var(--space-lg);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--grey-400);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-base), transform var(--duration-fast);
  z-index: 800;
}
.back-to-top--visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: rgba(212,169,78,0.1); color: var(--gold-light); }
.back-to-top svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }
  .nav__mobile { display: flex; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__ctas { display: none; }
  .footer__grid, .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-group { gap: var(--space-2xl); }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .judges-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero__split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero__countdown {
    justify-self: start;
    max-width: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --nav-height: 72px; --sticky-cta-h: 54px; }
  .container { padding: 0 var(--space-lg); }
  .section { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
  .section-title, .section-heading { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem); }
  .footer__grid, .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-2xl); }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero__content { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-2xl)); }
  .stat-group { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .countdown { gap: var(--space-md); }
  .countdown--cells { gap: 0.4rem; }
  .hero__countdown .countdown--cells,
  .countdown--cells { max-width: 360px; }
  .countdown__cell { padding: 0.7rem 0.35rem; }
  .countdown__num { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5vw, 1.75rem); }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .partner-item { flex-basis: calc(50% - var(--space-xl)); max-width: 220px; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem); }
  .hero__logo { width: min(100%, 22rem); }
  .benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .event-strip { gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .judges-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .partner-item { flex-basis: 100%; max-width: 280px; }
  .countdown__num { font-size: var(--text-2xl); }
  .sticky-cta { flex-direction: column; height: auto; padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg); gap: var(--space-xs); }
  .sticky-cta__text { text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ========================================================================== */
@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; }
}