@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;700;800&display=swap');

        :root {
            --bg: #eef4ff;
            --surface: #ffffff;
            --surface-soft: #e5edff;
            --ink: #121a2c;
            --muted: #5b6781;
            --line: #d4def2;
            --line-strong: #b9c8e6;
            --accent: #2f6bff;
            --accent-strong: #1f4db0;
            --accent-soft: #dfe8ff;
            --warm: #5c89ff;
            --warm-soft: #e2ebff;
            --hero: #0f1830;
            --hero-muted: #c9d7f2;
            --shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.12);
            --radius: 8px;
            --max-width: 1200px;
            --space-1: 0.5rem;
            --space-2: 0.75rem;
            --space-3: 1rem;
            --space-4: 1.5rem;
            --space-5: 2rem;
            --space-6: 3rem;
            --space-7: 4.5rem;
            --space-8: 6rem;
        }

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #2f6bff #0b1220;
}

        html,
        body {
            max-width: 100%;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        @supports (overflow-x: clip) {
            html,
            body {
                overflow-x: clip;
            }
        }

        [id] {
            scroll-margin-top: 6rem;
        }

        body {
            min-height: 100vh;
            font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--ink);
            cursor: url('images/cursor.png') 8 8, auto;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.12), transparent 28rem),
                radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(114, 164, 255, 0.14), transparent 24rem),
                var(--bg);
        }

        img {
            display: block;
            max-width: 100%;
            height: auto;
        }

        a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
            text-underline-offset: 0.18em;
        }

        a,
        button,
        summary,
        input,
        textarea,
        select {
            cursor: url('images/pointer.png') 8 8, pointer;
        }

        p a,
        .faq-answer a {
            color: var(--accent-strong);
        }

        p a:hover,
        .faq-answer a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        button,
        input,
        textarea,
        select {
            font: inherit;
        }

        :focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
            outline-offset: 3px;
        }

        .shell {
            overflow: clip;
        }

        .container {
            width: min(calc(100% - 2.5rem), var(--max-width));
            margin-inline: auto;
        }

        .site-header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 40;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
            transition: border-color 220ms ease, background 220ms ease;
        }

        .site-header.is-scrolled {
            background: rgba(167, 193, 242, 0.807);
            border-bottom-color: rgba(29, 55, 116, 0.373);
        }

        .nav-shell {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: var(--space-4);
            min-height: 4.75rem;
        }

        .nav-shell > nav {
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .brand {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.9rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--ink);
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .brand img {
            width: 2.75rem;
            height: 2.75rem;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
        }

        .brand-mark {
            display: grid;
            gap: 0.15rem;
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .brand-mark strong {
            font-size: 0.96rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            overflow-wrap: break-word;
        }

        .brand-mark span {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .menu-toggle {
            display: none;
            border: 1px solid var(--line);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: var(--surface);
            color: var(--ink);
            padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
        }

        .nav-menu {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-menu a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            min-height: 2.75rem;
            padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--muted);
            transition: background 180ms ease, color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
        }

        .nav-menu a:hover,
        .nav-menu a:focus-visible {
            background: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.08);
            color: var(--ink);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .nav-menu a.nav-social {
            padding: 0.4rem 0.55rem;
        }

        .nav-menu a.nav-social img {
            width: 1.35rem;
            height: 1.35rem;
            object-fit: contain;
            display: block;
        }

        .hero-band {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            isolation: isolate;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 110%, rgba(255, 99, 32, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 99, 32, 0) 55%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%, rgba(120, 70, 220, 0.28) 0%, rgba(120, 70, 220, 0) 55%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(21, 37, 81, 0.95) 0%, rgba(9, 12, 28, 0.98) 100%);
            color: #f7faf7;
            padding: 9rem 0 8rem;
        }

        .hero-band::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: -20%;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 120, 50, 0.18), transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(140, 80, 255, 0.18), transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(255, 60, 100, 0.14), transparent 40%);
            filter: blur(40px);
            animation: heroAuroraDrift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
            z-index: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        @keyframes heroAuroraDrift {
            0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
            50%  { transform: translate3d(2%, -1.5%, 0) scale(1.05); }
            100% { transform: translate3d(-2%, 1.5%, 0) scale(1.02); }
        }

        .hero-canvas {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
            display: block;
        }

        .hero-bg-grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 2;
            pointer-events: none;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 32px 32px;
            mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 75%);
            -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0%, transparent 75%);
            opacity: 0.55;
        }

        .hero-bg-vignette {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 3;
            pointer-events: none;
            background:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 35%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.55) 100%),
                linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.6) 100%);
        }

        .hero-band > .hero-copy,
        .hero-band > .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 4;
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .hero-band::before { animation: none; }
            .hero-canvas { display: none; }
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
            gap: var(--space-6);
            align-items: end;
            padding-top: var(--space-8);
        }

        .eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.45rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
            color: var(--accent-soft);
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            width: 2rem;
            height: 1px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
        }

        .section .eyebrow,
        .faq-intro .eyebrow,
        .timeline-intro .eyebrow {
            color: var(--accent-strong);
        }

        .section .eyebrow::before,
        .faq-intro .eyebrow::before,
        .timeline-intro .eyebrow::before {
            background: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.28);
        }

        .hero-copy h1,
        .section-heading h2,
        .timeline-intro h2,
        .faq-intro h2,
        .cta-panel h2 {
            font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0;
            line-height: 0.94;
        }

        .sr-only {
            position: absolute;
            width: 1px;
            height: 1px;
            padding: 0;
            margin: -1px;
            overflow: hidden;
            clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
            white-space: nowrap;
            border: 0;
        }

        .hero-copy h1 {
            font-size: 4.8rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
        }
        .hero-copy {
        text-align: center;
        }
        .hero-lead {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--hero-muted);
            margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
        }

        .hero-actions,
        .theme-actions,
        .callout-actions,
        .footer-actions {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.9rem;
        }
        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center; /* centers buttons */
            gap: 0.9rem;
        }
        .button {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-height: 3.1rem;
            padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-align: center;
            overflow-wrap: break-word;
            transition: transform 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, color 180ms ease, box-shadow 180ms ease;
        }

        .button:hover,
        .button:focus-visible {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .button.primary {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 14px 24px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .button.primary:hover,
        .button.primary:focus-visible {
            background: var(--accent-strong);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .button.secondary {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .button.secondary:hover,
        .button.secondary:focus-visible {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .button.ghost {
            border-color: var(--muted);
            background: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.06);
            color: var(--ink);
        }

        .button.ghost:hover,
        .button.ghost:focus-visible {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            background: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.06);
        }


        .hero-visual {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 100%;
        }

        .hero-photo-wrap {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            display: grid;
            place-items: center;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 34, 68, 0.98) 0%, rgba(31, 53, 108, 0.96) 100%);
        }

        .hero-photo-wrap::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.04) 0%, rgba(15, 24, 48, 0.2) 100%);
        }

        .hero-photo {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
            object-fit: contain;
            padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            transform: scale(1.01);
            transition: transform 600ms ease;
        }

        .hero-visual:hover .hero-photo {
            transform: scale(1.04);
        }

        .hero-badge {
            position: absolute;
            left: var(--space-4);
            right: var(--space-4);
            bottom: var(--space-4);
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 6.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-3);
            align-items: center;
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: rgba(12, 20, 42, 0.8);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        }

        .hero-badge img {
            width: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .hero-badge p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
        }
        .support-strip {
            padding: 1.4rem 0;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }

        .support-grid {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-3);
        }

        .support-title {
            display: grid;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .support-title .eyebrow {
            color: var(--accent-strong);
        }

        .support-title .eyebrow::before {
            background: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.28);
        }

        .support-title p {
            max-width: 30rem;
        }

        .support-grid p,
        .section-heading p,
        .editorial-copy p,
        .theme-copy p,
        .timeline-intro p,
        .section-intro,
        .faq-intro p,
        .cta-panel p,
        .footer-copy,
        .faq-answer,
        .feature-list p,
        .timeline-event p,
        .rule-list p,
        .rights-list p,
        .sponsor-row p {
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .support-marquee {
            overflow: hidden;
            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
        }

        .support-track {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            width: max-content;
            animation: sponsorLoop 28s linear infinite;
        }

        .support-marquee:hover .support-track,
        .support-marquee:focus-within .support-track {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        .support-pill {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-width: 12.5rem;
            min-height: 4.75rem;
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
            border: 1px solid rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08);
        }

        .support-pill.logo-dark {
            background: #13244a;
        }

        .support-pill img {
            max-height: 2.8rem;
            width: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
            filter: grayscale(1);
            opacity: 0.82;
            transition: opacity 180ms ease, filter 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
        }

        .support-pill:hover img,
        .support-pill:focus-visible img {
            filter: grayscale(0);
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        @keyframes sponsorLoop {
            from {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }

            to {
                transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 0.5rem));
            }
        }

        .section {
            padding: var(--space-8) 0;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08);
        }

        .section.soft {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 232, 255, 0.62) 0%, rgba(223, 232, 255, 0.2) 100%);
        }

        .section-heading {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-5);
            align-items: end;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
        }

        .section-heading h2,
        .timeline-intro h2,
        .faq-intro h2,
        .cta-panel h2 {
            font-size: 3.75rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
        }

        .title-art {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .title-art img {
            width: auto;
            max-width: min(100%, 31rem);
            max-height: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.75rem);
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .editorial-grid,
        .theme-grid,
        .faq-grid,
        .footer-grid,
        .timeline-layout,
        .sponsor-callout,
        .cta-panel {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-6);
        }

        .editorial-grid {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
            align-items: start;
        }

        .editorial-copy {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-3);
        }

        .fact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-4);
            padding-top: var(--space-5);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
            margin-top: var(--space-5);
        }

        .fact-grid div {
            display: grid;
            gap: 0.3rem;
        }

        .fact-grid dt {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
        }

        .fact-grid dd {
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.02rem;
        }

        .editorial-media,
        .theme-media {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-3);
        }

        .editorial-media figure,
        .theme-media figure {
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            display: grid;
            place-items: center;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 34, 68, 0.98) 0%, rgba(31, 53, 108, 0.96) 100%);
        }

        .editorial-media img,
        .theme-media img {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
            transition: transform 600ms ease;
        }

        .editorial-media:hover img,
        .theme-media:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.03);
        }

        .feature-list,
        .rule-list,
        .rights-list,
        .award-stack {
            display: grid;
        }

        .feature-list {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-4);
            margin-top: var(--space-6);
        }

        .feature-list article,
        .rights-list article {
            padding-top: var(--space-4);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        .feature-list h3,
        .timeline-event h3,
        .rule-list h3,
        .prize-card h3,
        .award-block h3,
        .sponsor-row h3,
        .faq-question,
        .rights-list h3,
        .footer-brand {
            line-height: 1.15;
        }

        .feature-list h3,
        .rule-list h3,
        .prize-card h3,
        .award-block h3,
        .rights-list h3 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
        }

        .timeline-layout {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.7fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);
        }

        .timeline-intro {
            position: sticky;
            top: 6rem;
            align-self: start;
        }

        .timeline-list {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-5);
        }

        .timeline-event {
            position: relative;
            padding-left: 2rem;
            border-left: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
        }

        .timeline-event::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: -0.45rem;
            top: 0.3rem;
            width: 0.85rem;
            height: 0.85rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            background: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.08);
        }

        .timeline-date,
        .rights-number {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .timeline-date {
            margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--warm);
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .theme-grid {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
            align-items: start;
        }

        .theme-copy {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-4);
        }

        .theme-note-text {
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .process-list {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-3);
            width: min(100%, 68rem);
            margin: -6rem auto 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .process-list li,
        .rule-list li {
            list-style: none;
            padding-top: var(--space-3);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        .process-list li {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2.5rem minmax(0, 1fr);
            gap: 0.9rem;
            align-items: start;
        }

        .process-list strong {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 2.5rem;
            height: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            background: var(--accent-soft);
            color: var(--accent-strong);
            font-size: 0.94rem;
        }

        .rule-list {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
            counter-reset: rules;
        }

        .rule-list li {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 3rem minmax(0, 1fr);
            gap: var(--space-3);
            counter-increment: rules;
        }

        .rule-list li::before {
            content: counter(rules, decimal-leading-zero);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 2.5rem;
            height: 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            background: var(--warm-soft);
            color: var(--warm);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .section-intro {
            max-width: 48rem;
            margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
        }

        .prize-highlights,
        .prize-secondary {
            display: grid;
            gap: var(--space-4);
        }
        

        .prize-highlights {
            margin-top:3rem;
            justify-content: center;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 80rem));
            margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
        }

        .prize-card,
        .award-block {
            padding: var(--space-4);
            border: 1px solid var(--line);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
            box-shadow: 0 14px 26px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.06);
        }

        .prize-card.featured {
            background: #ffffff;
        }

.tier-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(
                        135deg,
                        var(--accent),
                        var(--warm)
                    );
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.3);
}

        .prize-card ul,
        .award-block ul {
            
            display: grid;
            gap: 0.55rem;
            list-style: none;
            margin-top: var(--space-3);
        }

        
        .prize-secondary {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        }

        .award-stack {
            gap: var(--space-4);
        }

        .award-stack section + section {
            padding-top: var(--space-4);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        .sponsor-callout {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: var(--space-6);
            padding: var(--space-5);
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            background: var(--hero);
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .sponsor-callout p {
            max-width: 34rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
        }

        .sponsor-callout .eyebrow {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        }

        .sponsor-callout .eyebrow::before {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
        }

        .faq-grid {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
            align-items: start;
        }

        #faq {
            cursor: url('images/cursor.png') 8 8, auto;
        }

        .faq-list {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        .faq-item {
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        .faq-question {
            position: relative;
            list-style: none;
            cursor: url('images/pointer.png') 8 8, pointer;
            padding: 1.25rem 3rem 1.25rem 0;
            font-size: 1.02rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
            display: none;
        }

        .faq-question::after {
            content: "+";
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            right: 0.2rem;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
            content: "−";
        }

        .faq-answer {
            padding: 0 0 1.2rem;
        }

        .rights-list {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
            gap: var(--space-4);
        }

        .rights-number {
            margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .cta-panel {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
            align-items: center;
            padding: var(--space-6) 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
            margin-top: var(--space-6);
        }

        .site-footer {
            padding: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-7);
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(176, 204, 251) 0%, rgba(226, 234, 255, 0.56) 100%);
        }

        .footer-grid {
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
            align-items: end;
        }

        .footer-brand {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
        }

        .reveal,
        .reveal.is-visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        html.motion-ready .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: opacity 650ms ease, transform 650ms ease;
            will-change: opacity, transform;
        }

        html.motion-ready .reveal.is-visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        /* Base */
            .sponsor-logos {
                display: flex;
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: center;
                align-items: center;
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 4rem;
            }

            .sponsor-logos img {
                border-radius: 8px;
                object-fit: contain;
            }

            /* Sizes */
            .sponsor-logos.xlarge img {
                width: clamp(260px, 60vw, 550px);
                height: auto;
                filter: drop-shadow(10px 10px 15px rgba(252, 217, 143, 0.792));
            }
            .sponsor-logos.medium {
                display: grid;
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
                gap: 20px;                             
                justify-items: center;                 
                align-items: center;                   
            }
            .sponsor-logos.medium img {
                filter: drop-shadow(10px 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.408));
                width: clamp(180px, 40vw, 350px);
                height: auto;
            }

            /* Special center row */
            .sponsor-logos.medium .xyz {
                flex-basis: 100%;
                display: flex;
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .sponsor-logos.medium .xyz img {
                height: clamp(120px, 20vw, 180px);
            }

            /* Small sponsors */
            .sponsor-logos.small {
                display: grid;
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); 
                gap: 20px;                             
                justify-items: center;                 
                align-items: center;                   
            }

            
            .sponsor-logos.small img {
                width: 100%;                           
                max-width: clamp(120px, 25vw, 250px);  
                height: auto;                          
                display: block;                        
                filter: drop-shadow(10px 10px 15px rgba(79, 43, 1, 0.4)); 
            }
            /* Hover */
            .sponsor-logos a {
                transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
            }

            .sponsor-logos a:hover {
                transform: translateY(-4px);
                opacity: 0.85;
            }
            
            .prize-card.featured, .prize-card,.award-block {
                position: relative;   /* 🔥 REQUIRED */
                overflow: hidden;     /* keeps shine inside card */
                transform: none;
                border: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.4);

                background: linear-gradient(
                    180deg,
                    #ffffff,
                    rgba(223, 232, 255, 0.9)
                );

                box-shadow:
                    0 20px 50px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.25),
                    0 0 40px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.15);
            }


            .prize-card li, .award-block li {
                position: relative;
                padding-left: 1.4rem;
                margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
                color: var(--muted);
            }

            .prize-card li::before,.award-block li::before{
                content: "✔";
                position: absolute;
                left: 0;
                color: var(--accent);
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

/* SHINE LAYER */
.prize-card::after,
.award-block::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    top: -50%;
    left: -30%;

    width: 40%;
    height: 200%;

    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.6),
        transparent
    );

    transform: rotate(25deg);

    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* TRIGGER */
.prize-card:hover::after,
.award-block:hover::after {
    animation: shineSweep 1.5s ease forwards;
}

/* ANIMATION */
@keyframes shineSweep {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-120%) rotate(25deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    20% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(250%) rotate(25deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}
        /* =========================
        GLOBAL SMOOTH SCROLL
        ========================= */


        /* =========================
        CHROME / EDGE / SAFARI
        ========================= */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 10px;
        }

        ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
            background: linear-gradient(
                180deg,
                #0b1220,
                #0f172a
            );
        }

        /* MAIN BAR */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            border-radius: 999px;

            background: linear-gradient(
                180deg,
                #2f6bff,
                #6ea8ff,
                #2f6bff
            );

            background-size: 100% 200%;

            box-shadow:
                0 0 10px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.6),
                0 0 20px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.3),
                inset 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);

            animation: scrollGlow 4s linear infinite;
        }

        /* HOVER = MORE POWER */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(
                180deg,
                #4c82ff,
                #9cc0ff,
                #4c82ff
            );

            box-shadow:
                0 0 15px rgba(47, 107, 255, 1),
                0 0 30px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.6),
                inset 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
        }

        /* CLICK EFFECT */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:active {
            background: #2f6bff;
        }


        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            html {
                scroll-behavior: auto;
            }

            *,
            *::before,
            *::after {
                animation: none !important;
                transition: none !important;
            }

            .reveal {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: none;
            }

            .support-marquee {
                overflow-x: auto;
                -webkit-mask-image: none;
                mask-image: none;
            }

            .support-track {
                animation: none;
                padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 1080px) {
            .hero-copy h1 {
                font-size: 4.25rem;
            }

            .section-heading h2,
            .timeline-intro h2,
            .faq-intro h2,
            .cta-panel h2 {
                font-size: 3.2rem;
            }

            .hero-grid,
            .support-grid,
            .editorial-grid,
            .timeline-layout,
            .theme-grid,
            .faq-grid,
            .cta-panel,
            .footer-grid,
            .sponsor-callout {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .timeline-intro {
                position: static;
            }

            .hero-photo {
                aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
            }

            .feature-list,
            .prize-highlights,
            .prize-secondary,
            .rights-list {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            
            .container {
                width: min(calc(100% - 1.5rem), var(--max-width));
            }

            .site-header {
                background: rgba(238, 244, 255, 0.96);
            }

            .nav-shell {
                min-height: 4.25rem;
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                padding: 0.6rem 0;
            }

            .menu-toggle {
                display: inline-flex;
            }

            .nav-menu {
                display: none;
                width: 100%;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
                padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
            }

            .nav-shell > nav {
                width: 100%;
            }

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

            .nav-menu a {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .hero-band {
                padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
            }

            .hero-grid {
                padding-top: 3.75rem;
                gap: var(--space-5);
            }

            .hero-copy h1 {
                font-size: 3.25rem;
                max-width: none;
            }

            .hero-copy {
                width: min(calc(100% - 1.5rem), var(--max-width));
                margin-inline: auto;
            }

            .section-heading h2,
            .timeline-intro h2,
            .faq-intro h2,
            .cta-panel h2 {
                font-size: 2.6rem;
            }

            .hero-facts,
            .feature-list,
            .rule-list,
            .prize-highlights,
            .prize-secondary,
            .rights-list,
            .fact-grid,
            .logo-grid.compact {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .support-pill {
                min-width: 10.5rem;
                min-height: 4.25rem;
            }

            .section,
            .site-footer {
                padding: 4.5rem 0;
            }

            .feature-list {
                display: grid;
                margin-top: var(--space-4);
            }

            .process-list {
                display: grid;
                width: min(100%, 68rem);
                margin: 0 auto;
                padding: 0;
            }

            .section-heading {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                align-items: start;
                gap: var(--space-3);
                margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
            }

            a[href^="mailto:"] {
                overflow-wrap: anywhere;
            }

            .hero-actions,
            .theme-actions,
            .callout-actions,
            .footer-actions {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: stretch;
            }

            .button {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .hero-badge {
                position: static;
                margin-top: var(--space-3);
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .prize-card,
            .award-block {
                transform: none;
            }

            .sponsor-logos a {
                display: flex;
                justify-content: center;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .sponsor-logos img {
                max-width: 100%;
            }

        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .prize-card li::before,
            .award-block li::before {
                content: "•";
                color: var(--accent);
                margin-right: 0.45rem;
            }
            .container,
            .hero-copy {
                width: min(calc(100% - 1rem), var(--max-width));
            }

            .hero-copy h1 {
                font-size: 2.65rem;
                line-height: 1;
            }

            .section-heading h2,
            .timeline-intro h2,
            .faq-intro h2,
            .cta-panel h2 {
                font-size: 2.1rem;
            }

            .section,
            .site-footer {
                padding: 3.5rem 0;
            }

            .rule-list li {
                grid-template-columns: 2.4rem minmax(0, 1fr);
                gap: 0.75rem;
            }

            .rule-list li::before {
                width: 2.25rem;
                height: 2.25rem;
            }

            .sponsor-callout {
                padding: var(--space-4);
            }
        }
        /* PODIUM */
        .podium {
            margin-top: 6rem !important; 
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: end;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin: 4rem;
            
        
        }

        .place {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius);
            padding: 1rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }

        .place img {
            width: 300px;
            height: auto;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }

        .place span {
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        /* Heights */
        .place.first { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.1); }
        .place.second { opacity: 0.9; }
        .place.third { opacity: 0.9; }

        /* OTHER WINNERS */
        .other-winners {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
            gap: 1rem;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .other-winners div {
            background: var(--surface);
            padding: 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 1px solid var(--line);
        }

        /* STATS */
        .stats {
            margin-top: 5rem;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .stats h3 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .stats p {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-strong);
        }

        #winners .section-heading img {
            max-width: 100%;
            width: min(100%, 42rem);
            margin-inline: auto;
        }

        #winners .section-heading hr {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        @media (max-width: 760px) {
            .prize-card li::before,
            .award-block li::before {
                content: "•";
                color: var(--accent);
                margin-right: 0.45rem;
            }
            #winners .section-heading {
                justify-items: center;
                margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
                text-align: center;
            }

            #winners .section-heading img {
                width: min(100%, 20rem);
            }

            #winners .section-heading hr,
            #winners .section-heading + p,
            #winners .stats,
            #winners .firework,
            .process-list, .feature-list {
                display: none;
            }

            #winners .podium {
                display: grid;
                grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
                align-items: stretch;
                gap: 1rem;
                margin: 2rem 0 0;
                text-align: center;
            }

            #winners .place {
                width: 100%;
                background: var(--surface);
                border: 1px solid var(--line);
                box-shadow: none;
            }

            #winners .place img {
                width: min(100%, 12rem);
                margin-inline: auto;
            }

            #winners .place.first {
                order: 0;
                transform: none;
            }

            #winners .place.second,
            #winners .place.third {
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }
        @keyframes firework {
        0% { transform: translate(var(--x), var(--initialY)); width: var(--initialSize); opacity: 0; }
        50% { width: 0.5vmin; opacity: 1; }
        100% { width: var(--finalSize); opacity: 0; }
        }
        #winners .firework,
        #winners .firework::before,
        #winners .firework::after {
        --initialSize: 0.5vmin;
        --finalSize: 45vmin;
        --particleSize: 0.2vmin;
        --y: -30vmin;
        --x: -50%;
        --initialY: 60vmin;
        content: "";
        animation: firework 2s infinite;
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(20% + 60% * var(--y));
        left: calc(10% + 80% * var(--x));

        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: var(--initialSize);
        aspect-ratio: 1;
        background:
            radial-gradient(circle, #2f6bff 0.2vmin, #0000 0) 50% 00%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #5c89ff 0.3vmin, #0000 0) 00% 50%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #1f4db0 0.5vmin, #0000 0) 50% 99%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #2f6bff 0.2vmin, #0000 0) 99% 50%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #5c89ff 0.3vmin, #0000 0) 80% 90%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #1f4db0 0.5vmin, #0000 0) 95% 90%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #2f6bff 0.5vmin, #0000 0) 10% 60%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #5c89ff 0.2vmin, #0000 0) 31% 80%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #1f4db0 0.3vmin, #0000 0) 80% 10%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #2f6bff 0.2vmin, #0000 0) 90% 23%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #5c89ff 0.3vmin, #0000 0) 45% 20%,
            radial-gradient(circle, #1f4db0 0.5vmin, #0000 0) 13% 24%;
            ;
        background-size: var(--initialSize) var(--initialSize);
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        }
        #winners .firework {
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        }
        #winners .container {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        }
        .firework::before {
        --x: -50%;
        --y: -50%;
        --initialY: -50%;
        /*   transform: translate(-20vmin, -2vmin) rotate(40deg) scale(1.3) rotateY(40deg); */
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(40deg) scale(1.3) rotateY(40deg);
        /*   animation: fireworkPseudo 2s infinite; */
        }

        #winners .firework::after {
        --x: -50%;
        --y: -50%;
        --initialY: -50%;
        /*   transform: translate(44vmin, -50%) rotate(170deg) scale(1.15) rotateY(-30deg); */
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(170deg) scale(1.15) rotateY(-30deg);
        /*   animation: fireworkPseudo 2s infinite; */
        }

        #winners .firework:nth-child(2) {
        --x: 30vmin;
        }

        .firework:nth-child(2),
        .firework:nth-child(2)::before,
        .firework:nth-child(2)::after {
        --color1: pink;
        --color2: violet;
        --color3: fuchsia;
        --color4: orchid;
        --color5: plum;
        --color6: lavender;  
        --finalSize: 40vmin;
        left: 30%;
        top: 60%;
        animation-delay: -0.25s;
        }

        .firework:nth-child(3) {
        --x: -30vmin;
        --y: -50vmin;
        }

        .firework:nth-child(3),
        .firework:nth-child(3)::before,
        .firework:nth-child(3)::after {
        --color1: cyan;
        --color2: lightcyan;
        --color3: lightblue;
        --color4: PaleTurquoise;
        --color5: SkyBlue;
        --color6: lavender;
        --finalSize: 35vmin;
        left: 70%;
        top: 60%;
        animation-delay: -0.4s;
        }
        #winners {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }



/* =========================
   GOD CARD BASE
========================= */
.theme-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 140px auto;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
            rgba(33, 48, 87, 0.3),
            rgba(5,10,25,0.95)
        );
    border: 1px solid rgba(47,107,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 120px rgba(47,107,255,0.4),
            inset 0 0 60px rgba(47,107,255,0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: translateY(80px) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0;
    perspective: 1200px;
    transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}

/* =========================
   REVEAL = EXPLOSION MOMENT
========================= */
.theme-card.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);

    animation: corePulse 3s infinite;
}

/* breathing core */
@keyframes corePulse {
    0%,100% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 120px rgba(47,107,255,0.4),
            inset 0 0 60px rgba(47,107,255,0.2);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 200px rgba(47,107,255,0.8),
            inset 0 0 100px rgba(47,107,255,0.35);
    }
}

/* =========================
   FLASH (HIT EFFECT)
========================= */
.flash {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: white;
    opacity: 0;
}

.theme-card.is-visible .flash {
    animation: flashBang 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes flashBang {
    0% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================
   EXPANDING RING
========================= */
.ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(47,107,255,0.7);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
}

.theme-card.is-visible .ring {
    animation: ringExpand 1.2s ease;
}

@keyframes ringExpand {
    0% {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        width: 1200px;
        height: 1200px;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* =========================
   SHOCKWAVE
========================= */
.shockwave {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
        rgba(47,107,255,0.3),
        transparent 60%
    );
    opacity: 0;
}

.theme-card.is-visible .shockwave {
    animation: shock 1.2s ease;
}

@keyframes shock {
    0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================
   PARTICLES
========================= */
.particles::before,
.particles::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50%;

    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 1px, transparent 1px);

    background-size: 30px 30px;

    animation: particlesMove 20s linear infinite;
}

.particles::after {
    animation-duration: 35s;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes particlesMove {
    from { transform: translate(0,0); }
    to { transform: translate(-200px,-200px); }
}

/* =========================
   INNER CONTENT
========================= */
.theme-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

/* LABEL */
.theme-label {
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(200,220,255,0.7);
}

/* =========================
   TITLE (CORE)
========================= */
.theme-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(47,107,255,0.8),
            0 0 40px rgba(47,107,255,0.6),
            0 0 80px rgba(47,107,255,0.4);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* =========================
   GLITCH BURST
========================= */
/* BASE */

/* GLITCH LAYERS */
.glitch::before,
.glitch::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* BLUE OFFSET */
.glitch::before {
    color: #2f6bff;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* LIGHT OFFSET */
.glitch::after {
    color: #6ea8ff;
    z-index: -2;
}

/* ===== ONLY TRIGGER ON REVEAL ===== */
.theme-card.is-visible .glitch::before {
    animation: glitchTop 0.4s steps(2,end) 3;
}

.theme-card.is-visible .glitch::after {
    animation: glitchBottom 0.4s steps(2,end) 3;
}

/* ===== REAL GLITCH (SLICED) ===== */
@keyframes glitchTop {
    0% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 70% 0);
        transform: translate(-10px, -50px);
    }
    50% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 40% 0);
        transform: translate(21px, 50px);
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0 70% 0);
        transform: translate(0);
    }
}

@keyframes glitchBottom {
    0% {
        clip-path: inset(70% 0 0 0);
        transform: translate(92px, 37px);
    }
    50% {
        clip-path: inset(40% 0 0 0);
        transform: translate(-92px, -11px);
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: inset(70% 0 0 0);
        transform: translate(0);
    }
}
/* =========================
   3D HOVER INTERACTION
========================= */
/* Base */

/* EXPANSION LAYER */
.theme-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
        rgba(47,107,255,0.35),
        transparent 60%
    );

    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Activate on hover */
.theme-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Optional glow boost */
.theme-card:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 0 120px rgba(47,107,255,0.6),
        0 0 200px rgba(47,107,255,0.3);
}


@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .theme-card {
        margin: 3rem auto;
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .theme-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }
}
/* stamped text */
.jam-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;          /* 👈 puts it UNDER the title */
  left: 65%;    
  transform: translateY(-100px) rotate(-30deg);
  
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ff3b3b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;

  opacity: 0;

  /* horror-ish vibe */
  text-shadow: 
    0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);

  animation: stampDrop 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

@keyframes stampDrop {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-200px) rotate(-18deg) scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  60% {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-18deg) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-19deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(-20deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
#sponsors {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 8%, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.16), transparent 24rem),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 22%, rgba(92, 137, 255, 0.18), transparent 26rem),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 232, 255, 0.68) 0%, rgba(238, 244, 255, 0.98) 100%);
}

#sponsors::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
    pointer-events: none;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #000 14%, #000 86%, transparent);
}

#sponsors .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

#sponsors .section-heading {
    justify-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

#sponsors .section-heading > div {
    width: 100%;
}

#sponsors .title-art {
    justify-content: center;
}

#sponsors h1 {
    position: relative;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    color: var(--accent-strong);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08),
        0 0 28px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.1);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

#sponsors h1::before,
#sponsors h1::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: min(18vw, 12rem);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.42));
}

#sponsors h1::before {
    right: calc(100% + 1rem);
}

#sponsors h1::after {
    left: calc(100% + 1rem);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

#sponsors .sponsor-callout {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.32);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.32), transparent 24rem),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1830, #152551 70%, #1f4db0);
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.18),
        0 0 42px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.16);
}

#sponsors .sponsor-callout::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 28%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
        transparent
    );
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    animation: sponsorCalloutShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#sponsors .sponsor-callout > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes sponsorCalloutShine {
    0%, 55% {
        transform: translateX(-140%) rotate(25deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    65% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(520%) rotate(25deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
    #sponsors h1::before,
    #sponsors h1::after {
        display: none;
    }

    #sponsors .sponsor-logos {
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    #sponsors .sponsor-logos a {
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   CLEAN FLOATING HEADER
   No box around brand
========================= */

.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 80;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.12);
    background: rgba(238, 244, 255, 0.72);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.07);
    transition: background 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
}

.site-header::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.8),
        rgba(92, 137, 255, 0.65),
        transparent
    );
    transform: scaleX(0.35);
    opacity: 0.55;
    transition: transform 220ms ease, opacity 220ms ease;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.11);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.nav-shell {
    min-height: 4.8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Brand: clean, no box */
.brand {
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 180ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

.brand:hover,
.brand:focus-visible {
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.brand img {
    width: 2.85rem;
    height: 2.85rem;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.brand-mark strong {
    color: var(--ink);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.brand-mark strong::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: 0.22rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.brand:hover .brand-mark strong::after,
.brand:focus-visible .brand-mark strong::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Nav: no outer box, just clean animated links */
.nav-menu {
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.nav-menu a {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 2.65rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.nav-menu a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    bottom: 0.35rem;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--warm));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0.15rem;
    width: 0.35rem;
    height: 0.35rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.75);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
    transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a:focus-visible,
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"] {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-strong);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::before,
.nav-menu a:focus-visible::before,
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"]::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a:focus-visible::after,
.nav-menu a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

.nav-menu a.nav-social {
    min-width: 2.4rem;
    min-height: 2.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-menu a.nav-social::before,
.nav-menu a.nav-social::after {
    display: none;
}

.nav-menu a.nav-social:hover img,
.nav-menu a.nav-social:focus-visible img {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.08);
}

.nav-menu a.nav-social img {
    transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

/* Mobile button */
.menu-toggle {
    border: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
    color: var(--accent-strong);
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(18, 26, 44, 0.08);
}

/* Mobile dropdown */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .site-header {
        background: rgba(238, 244, 255, 0.92);
    }

    .nav-shell {
        min-height: 4.4rem;
    }

    .brand img {
        width: 2.55rem;
        height: 2.55rem;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0.45rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(47, 107, 255, 0.16);
        background: transparent;
    }

    .nav-menu a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 2.8rem;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu a::before {
        left: 35%;
        right: 35%;
    }
}
.ad-section {
    padding: 0rem 0;
}

.ad-container {
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.jam-link {
    color: #00a3e4 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}