/* ============================================================
   THE ULTIMATE UNIFICATION OF DANCE — REDESIGNED STYLESHEET
   Unified: Warm Gold/Fire Festival + Cool Neon/Urban City
   Refined, Cinematic, Cultural — Competition + Reality Show
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- CUSTOM PROPERTIES ---- */
:root {
  /* D2D Awards brand palette — deep purple + magenta + gold/orange */
  --d2d-purple:   #3a144e;
  --d2d-plum:     #2b0f3b;
  --d2d-magenta:  #c8247e;
  --d2d-pink:     #e040a8;
  --d2d-gold:     #f2d100;
  --d2d-orange:   #f2a100;
  /* Core neons — cool side */
  --neon-blue:    #00d4ff;
  --neon-pink:    #c8247e;
  --neon-purple:  #e040a8;
  /* Core warms — D2D brand side */
  --fire-gold:    #f2d100;
  --fire-amber:   #f2a100;
  --fire-orange:  #e87000;
  --fire-red:     #c8247e;
  /* Unified accent */
  --gold-shine:   #ffe566;
  --neon-green:   #39ff14;
  /* Backgrounds — D2D deep purple base */
  --dark-bg:      #1a0826;
  --dark-mid:     #220b2f;
  --dark-warm:    #2b0f3b;
  --dark-card:    rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --dark-border:  rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --warm-border:  rgba(242,209,0,0.22);
  /* Text */
  --text-main:    #f5f0ee;
  --text-muted:   #a090b0;
  --text-cool:    #9090c0;
  /* Fonts */
  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-ui:      'Rajdhani', sans-serif;
  --font-tech:    'Orbitron', sans-serif;
  /* Glows */
  --glow-blue:    0 0 14px rgba(0,212,255,0.7),  0 0 35px rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  --glow-pink:    0 0 14px rgba(255,45,120,0.7),  0 0 35px rgba(255,45,120,0.25);
  --glow-gold:    0 0 14px rgba(255,193,7,0.8),   0 0 40px rgba(255,140,0,0.35);
  --glow-amber:   0 0 18px rgba(255,140,0,0.8),   0 0 50px rgba(255,87,34,0.3);
  --glow-purple:  0 0 14px rgba(191,95,255,0.7),  0 0 35px rgba(191,95,255,0.25);
}

/* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  background: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-main);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
strong { color: #fff; }

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* ---- UTILITY COLORS ---- */
.neon-blue   { color: var(--neon-blue); }
.neon-pink   { color: var(--neon-pink); }
.fire-gold   { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.fire-amber  { color: var(--fire-amber); }
.neon-purple { color: var(--neon-purple); }
.gold-shine  { color: var(--gold-shine); }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200,36,126,0.22);
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.97);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 60px rgba(58,20,78,0.4);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 66px;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
  gap: 2px;
}
.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
  gap: 2px;
}
/* D2D Awards logo in navbar */
.nav-d2d-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(200,36,126,0.5));
}
/* D2D Awards logo in footer */
.footer-d2d-logo {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(200,36,126,0.45));
}
.nav-logo .logo-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.47rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--d2d-magenta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.nav-logo .logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 15%, var(--d2d-gold) 60%, var(--d2d-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-amber), var(--fire-red)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  transition: all 0.3s !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,140,0,0.35) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--glow-amber) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mobile-menu {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.99);
  display: flex;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  max-height: 800px;
  padding: 12px 28px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,36,126,0.30);
}
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
  transition: color 0.2s, opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-10px);
}
.mobile-menu.open a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.50s; }
.mobile-menu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.mobile-cta { color: var(--fire-gold) !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }

/* ============================================================
   FLAG BORDER STRIP (top of page, like the flyers)
   ============================================================ */
.flag-border-strip {
  position: fixed;
  top: 66px; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 5px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.flag-border-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  animation: flag-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.flag-border-inner span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0 8px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,0.3));
}
@keyframes flag-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* D2D Awards brand bg: deep purple-magenta core */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 60%,  rgba(58,20,78,0.65)  0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 50% at 50% 100%, rgba(43,15,59,0.55)  0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 10% 30%,  rgba(200,36,126,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 90% 20%,  rgba(242,161,0,0.22)  0%, transparent 60%),
    var(--dark-bg);
  padding-top: 110px; /* account for nav + flag strip */
}

/* Particle bokeh layer — subtle */
.hero-bokeh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bokeh::before,
.hero-bokeh::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  animation: orb-float-1 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-bokeh::before {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,150,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%; left: -10%;
}
.hero-bokeh::after {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,80,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -5%; right: -10%;
  animation: orb-float-2 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating orbs */
.neon-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  background: rgba(0,180,255,0.08);
  top: 5%; left: -100px;
  animation: orb-float-1 13s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: rgba(255,80,120,0.08);
  top: 15%; right: -80px;
  animation: orb-float-2 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-3 {
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  background: rgba(191,95,255,0.07);
  bottom: 5%; left: 35%;
  animation: orb-float-1 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
/* NEW warm fire orbs */
.orb-fire-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,120,0,0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 0; left: 20%;
  animation: orb-float-2 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-fire-2 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220,50,0,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 30%; right: 15%;
  animation: orb-float-1 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orb-float-1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50%       { transform: translate(25px, -35px); }
}
@keyframes orb-float-2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50%       { transform: translate(-25px, 35px); }
}

/* Subtle sparkle layer */
.hero-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 15% 25%, rgba(255,193,7,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 75% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 45% 60%, rgba(255,150,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 85% 70%, rgba(0,212,255,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 30% 80%, rgba(255,80,120,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 60% 35%, rgba(255,220,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 10% 65%, rgba(255,255,255,0.3) 0%, transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(1px 1px at 90% 40%, rgba(255,180,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%);
  animation: sparkle-twinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes sparkle-twinkle {
  0%   { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Horizontal light beam */
.hero-beam {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,193,7,0.3) 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.5) 50%, rgba(255,193,7,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
  top: 55%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: beam-sweep 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes beam-sweep {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.2; top: 52%; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.6; top: 58%; }
}

/* ---- HERO FLYER (new two-col version) ---- */
.hero-flyer-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-flyer-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(242,209,0,0.4),
    0 0 40px rgba(242,209,0,0.25),
    0 0 80px rgba(200,36,126,0.18),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  animation: flyer-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: block;
}
@keyframes flyer-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
.hero-flyer-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 50%,
    rgba(242,209,0,0.14) 0%,
    rgba(200,36,126,0.09) 55%,
    transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: flyer-glow-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes flyer-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}
.hero-flyer-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #0a0510;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.5),
    0 0 50px rgba(242,209,0,0.2),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
/* ============================================================
   HERO TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
#hero {
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.hero-two-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  padding: 40px 40px 60px;
}
.hero-left {
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-flyer-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Presented-by row */
.hero-presented-by {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-presented-by .d2d-logo-hero {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 7px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(242,209,0,0.5));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-presented-by span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.56rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Title - left-aligned */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-align: left;
}
.title-line-the {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
}
.title-line-ultimate {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.88;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe566 0%, #ffc107 30%, #ff8c00 65%, #e53935 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(255,140,0,0.55));
}
.title-line-unification {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.title-line-of-dance {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-blue) 0%, #fff 50%, var(--neon-blue) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.45));
}

/* Dual badge */
.hero-dual-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* Hook */
.hero-hook {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.hook-big {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Info pills */
.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-pill i { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.gold-pill {
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.35);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.blue-pill {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
}

/* CTAs row */
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* QR */
.hero-qr-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hero-qr-img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.3);
}
.hero-qr-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Hero responsive */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 30px 24px 50px;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-left { text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .hero-title { text-align: center; }
  .hero-dual-badge { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-hook { text-align: center; }
  .hero-pills { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-qr-wrap { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-presented-by { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-right { order: -1; }
  .hero-flyer-frame { max-width: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-flyer-frame { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { justify-content: center; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 13px 20px; }
}
.hero-presented-by {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-presented-by .d2d-logo-hero {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(242,209,0,0.55));
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-presented-by span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.36em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.95;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.5);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.title-line-the {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.title-line-ultimate {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 17vw, 13rem);
  line-height: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  /* Gold metallic gradient */
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #ffe566 0%,
    #ffc107 30%,
    #ff8c00 65%,
    #e53935 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 30px rgba(255,140,0,0.6));
}
.title-line-unification {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,0.2), 2px 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.title-line-of-dance {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  /* Cool-side neon blue gradient */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-blue) 0%, #fff 50%, var(--neon-blue) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-shadow: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0,212,255,0.5));
}

/* Dual-badge (competition × reality) */
.hero-dual-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 28px auto;
  max-width: 620px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.badge-half {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.badge-comp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,140,0,0.2), rgba(229,57,53,0.15));
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.badge-comp i { color: var(--fire-amber); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.badge-reality {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,100,180,0.2), rgba(100,0,150,0.15));
  color: var(--neon-blue);
}
.badge-reality i { color: var(--neon-pink); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.badge-sep {
  padding: 0 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.hero-hook {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.hook-big {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
}

/* Date/info marquee box — styled like the flyer's glowing panel */
.hero-event-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,80,40,0.85), rgba(0,60,30,0.9));
  border: 2px solid rgba(50,180,80,0.5);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px 36px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  max-width: 560px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0,180,60,0.2), inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.event-box-row {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.event-box-row.highlight {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4.5vw, 2.6rem);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.event-box-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.event-box-ticket {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-top: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
}
.bounce { animation: bounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(7px); }
}

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-amber) 0%, var(--fire-red) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,140,0,0.45);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--glow-amber), 0 8px 30px rgba(255,87,34,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--neon-blue);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.6);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 15px 36px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pulse-glow {
  animation: pulse-fire 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-fire {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,140,0,0.45); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255,140,0,0.85), 0 0 90px rgba(229,57,53,0.3); }
}

/* ============================================================
   TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(150,50,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,50,80,0.15) 50%, rgba(150,50,0,0.15) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 13px 0;
}
.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  padding: 0 52px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-track span:nth-child(odd)  { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.ticker-track span:nth-child(even) { color: var(--neon-blue); }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.22);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: -28px auto 50px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
/* Unified accent bars */
.title-underline {
  width: 70px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-amber), var(--fire-gold));
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.blue-line   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-blue), var(--neon-purple)); box-shadow: var(--glow-blue); }
.pink-line   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-pink), var(--fire-amber));  box-shadow: var(--glow-pink); }
.gold-line   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--gold-shine));  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold); }
.purple-line { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-purple), var(--neon-blue)); box-shadow: var(--glow-purple); }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION — warm/gold to deep background
   ============================================================ */
.about-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(80,30,0,0.35) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, rgba(10,6,2,1) 100%);
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.about-text p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1rem; }
.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 38px;
}
.stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--warm-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.stat-box:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stat-box:hover { border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffe566, #ff8c00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.stat-num.cool { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--neon-blue), var(--neon-purple)); }
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.about-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.visual-card {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.visual-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--fire-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.visual-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.visual-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,150,0,0.04);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
.visual-card.cool-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2) !important;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.04) !important;
}
.visual-card.cool-card::before { background: var(--neon-blue); }
.visual-icon {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.visual-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #fff;
}
.visual-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   THE HOUSE SECTION — deep purple/fire blend
   ============================================================ */
.house-section {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 80% 40%, rgba(120,30,30,0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 10% 60%, rgba(0,30,80,0.2)   0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,6,2,1) 0%, rgba(10,5,18,1) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.house-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 75% 55%, rgba(180,50,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 15% 50%, rgba(0,100,200,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.house-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.house-feature {
  padding: 30px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.house-feature::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire-amber), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.house-feature:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.house-feature:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.18);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255,100,0,0.04);
}
.hf-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.hf-icon.cool { color: var(--neon-blue); }
.hf-icon.hot  { color: var(--fire-amber); }
.house-feature h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #fff;
}
.house-feature p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }
.house-quote {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 44px 48px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(80,30,0,0.3), rgba(0,20,60,0.3));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.house-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 12rem;
  color: rgba(255,193,7,0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.house-quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.9;
  position: relative;
}
.house-quote blockquote em {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPETITION SECTION — deep, rich, golden
   ============================================================ */
.competition-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(100,40,0,0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,5,18,1) 0%, rgba(5,8,3,1) 100%);
}
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber), var(--neon-pink), var(--neon-blue));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item.left  { justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: calc(50% + 44px); }
.timeline-item.right { justify-content: flex-start; padding-left: calc(50% + 44px); }
.tl-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.tl-marker span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #000;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.finale-marker span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-pink), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-amber);
}
.tl-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  max-width: 350px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.tl-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.25);
  background: rgba(255,150,0,0.05);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.finale-card {
  border-color: rgba(255,140,0,0.3) !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(150,30,0,0.12), rgba(0,30,80,0.1)) !important;
}
.tl-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #fff;
}
.tl-card h3 i { margin-right: 9px; color: var(--fire-gold); }
.tl-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }
.finale-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.35);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Prize Banner — full-width statement */
.prize-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.25);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.prize-tier {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 30px 36px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
}
.prize-tier-1 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(150,80,0,0.35), rgba(100,20,0,0.25));
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
}
.prize-tier-2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,30,80,0.3), rgba(50,0,80,0.2));
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.1);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
}
.prize-tier-3 {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 200px;
}
.prize-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--fire-gold); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255,193,7,0.8)); }
.prize-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.prize-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.prize-tier-2 p {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.prize-tier-2 strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}
.prize-tier-2 .prize-usa-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-shine);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   REALITY SECTION — cool, cinematic
   ============================================================ */
.reality-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,30,80,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,8,3,1) 0%, rgba(3,5,18,1) 100%);
}
.reality-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.reality-ep {
  padding: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reality-ep::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--neon-blue), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.reality-ep:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.reality-ep:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(0,60,120,0.06);
}
.ep-featured {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  background: rgba(0,30,80,0.08);
}
.ep-featured-2 {
  border-color: rgba(255,140,0,0.2);
  background: rgba(80,20,0,0.08);
}
.ep-featured-2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,140,0,0.35) !important;
  background: rgba(100,30,0,0.1) !important;
}
.ep-featured-2::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire-amber), transparent) !important; }
.ep-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ep-featured-2 .ep-label { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.reality-ep h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #fff;
}
.reality-ep p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ep-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.show-format-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.sf-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 20px 26px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 155px;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.sf-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.sf-item:hover { background: rgba(255,193,7,0.05); color: var(--fire-gold); }
.sf-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--fire-amber); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTESTANTS SECTION — warm glow
   ============================================================ */
.contestants-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(80,30,0,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3,5,18,1) 0%, rgba(7,4,1,1) 100%);
}
.contestants-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.contestant-slot {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
}
.contestant-slot:hover { transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.02); }
.cs-glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(255,193,7,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cs-glow-2 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(255,80,120,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; }
.cs-glow-3 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; }
.cs-glow-4 { background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(191,95,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%) !important; }
.cs-inner {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 16px;
}
.cs-num {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.cs-avatar {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
.cs-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.cs-status {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.48rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.status-active {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.07);
}
.contestants-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.contestants-note i { margin-right: 6px; color: var(--fire-amber); }
.contestants-note strong { color: var(--fire-gold); }

/* Judge Panel Row — homage to the flyer */
.judge-panel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 48px 0 0;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,20,60,0.5), rgba(40,10,0,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
}
.judge-panel-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.judge-silhouettes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.judge-sil {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.judge-sil i {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: rgba(0,150,255,0.25);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0,150,255,0.3));
}
.judge-sil:nth-child(2) i { font-size: 3.2rem; color: rgba(0,180,255,0.3); }
.judge-sil:nth-child(3) i { font-size: 3.5rem; color: rgba(0,212,255,0.35); }
.judge-sil:nth-child(4) i { font-size: 3.2rem; color: rgba(0,180,255,0.3); }
.judge-sil:nth-child(5) i { font-size: 2.8rem; color: rgba(0,150,255,0.25); }
.judge-sil span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.judge-panel-text {
  text-align: center;
}
.judge-panel-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.judge-panel-text strong { color: var(--fire-gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   DETAILS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.details-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,20,60,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,4,1,1) 0%, rgba(7,5,10,1) 100%);
}
.details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.detail-card {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.detail-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--fire-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.detail-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.detail-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  background: rgba(255,150,0,0.04);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.detail-icon {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.detail-icon.cool { color: var(--neon-blue); }
.detail-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.detail-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.detail-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}
.ticket-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.ticket-link:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.email-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  word-break: break-all;
}
.email-link:hover { color: var(--neon-blue); }

/* Cultures strip — full-width bold version */
.cultures-strip {
  padding: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40,15,0,0.4), rgba(0,20,50,0.4));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cultures-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cultures-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.flag-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.flag-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.flag-item:hover { transform: scale(1.25) translateY(-4px); }
.flag-item span:first-child {
  font-size: 2rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.25));
}
.flag-item span:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   REGISTER SECTION — grand finale CTA
   ============================================================ */
.register-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(100,40,0,0.35) 0%, var(--dark-bg) 70%);
}
.register-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,193,7,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,193,7,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 55px 55px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.orb-reg-1 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,100,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  animation: orb-float-1 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-reg-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,100,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
  animation: orb-float-2 13s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.register-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.register-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,150,0,0.3);
}
.register-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 38px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.register-bullets {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}
.rb-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-border);
  border-radius: 9px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.rb-item:hover { border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.2); }
.rb-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; color: var(--fire-gold); }
/* Dual ticket cards in register section */
.register-dual-tickets {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 28px 0 24px;
}
.rdt-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  min-width: 200px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 260px;
}
.rdt-card-usa {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,30,60,0.4);
}
.rdt-flag { font-size: 2rem; }
.rdt-title {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #fff;
}
.rdt-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.rdt-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 10px 16px;
}
.btn-outline-blue {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.45);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-outline-blue:hover {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.14);
  border-color: var(--neon-blue);
  color: #fff;
}
.rdt-divider {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 0 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .register-dual-tickets { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .rdt-card { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
  .rdt-divider { padding: 4px 0; transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

.register-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.register-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.social-link i { color: var(--fire-amber); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.social-link:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#footer {
  background: rgba(20,5,32,0.97);
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(200,36,126,0.35);
  padding: 64px 0 32px;
}
.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  gap: 14px;
}
.footer-brand .footer-logo > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--d2d-magenta);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.footer-brand .logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 10%, var(--d2d-gold) 55%, var(--d2d-orange) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.footer-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  border-color: var(--fire-gold);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--fire-gold); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--neon-blue); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .about-stats         { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .house-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .timeline::before    { display: none; }
  .timeline-item       { flex-direction: column; padding: 0 !important; }
  .tl-marker           { position: relative; left: 0; transform: none; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .tl-card             { max-width: 100%; }
  .contestants-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  .details-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .prize-tier-3        { max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links           { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger       { display: block; }
  .flag-border-strip   { display: none; }
  #hero                { padding-top: 80px; }
  .section             { padding: 72px 0; }
  .about-stats         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .house-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reality-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .register-bullets    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .prize-banner        { flex-direction: column; }
  .prize-tier          { width: 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.1); }
  .details-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .show-format-strip   { flex-direction: column; }
  .sf-item             { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-border); width: 100%; }
  .sf-item:last-child  { border-bottom: none; }
  .footer-top          { flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
  .footer-bottom       { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-event-box      { padding: 18px 22px; }
  .hero-dual-badge     { flex-direction: column; border-radius: 10px; }
  .badge-half          { width: 100%; }
  .badge-sep           { display: none; }
  .judge-silhouettes   { gap: 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .contestants-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .flag-strip       { gap: 12px; }
  .flag-item span:first-child { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .house-quote      { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .cultures-strip   { padding: 28px 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   QR CODE ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero QR — compact, centred below event box */
.hero-qr-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: -10px 0 34px;
}
.hero-qr-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,193,7,0.25), 0 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  background: #07050a;
  display: block;
}
.hero-qr-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Cast section QR banner — horizontal bar above the grid */
.cast-qr-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(40,15,0,0.55), rgba(0,20,55,0.45));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.22);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 36px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.cast-qr-img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
  background: #07050a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}
.cast-qr-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cast-qr-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.cast-qr-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.cast-qr-link {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  word-break: break-all;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cast-qr-link:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.cast-qr-dates {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.cast-qr-dates i { color: var(--fire-amber); margin-right: 4px; }

/* Tickets detail card QR */
.detail-qr-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.detail-qr-img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  background: #07050a;
  display: block;
}
.detail-qr-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.46rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   CAST CARD — photo-based layout
   ============================================================ */
.cast-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.cast-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  position: relative;
}
.cast-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 40%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 55%, transparent);
}
.cast-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0810;
}
.cast-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.cast-card:hover .cast-photo { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cast-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 40%,
    rgba(7,5,10,0.85) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cast-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cast-team-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,140,0,0.75), rgba(200,30,0,0.6));
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.cast-info {
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
}
.cast-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.cast-handle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cast-handle:hover { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.cast-handle i { color: var(--fire-amber); font-size: 0.85rem; }
.cast-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cast-event {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.cast-event i { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.cast-ticket-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #000;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  text-align: center;
}
.cast-ticket-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* VS Hook */
.vs-hook {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vs-side {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.vs-circle {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-amber), var(--fire-red));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   CAST CARD — CSS art panel (no external images needed)
   ============================================================ */
.cast-art {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    160deg,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 18%, #07050a) 60%,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 28%, #000) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
/* Radial glow behind icon */
.cast-art::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 140%; height: 140%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle,
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 30%, transparent) 0%,
    transparent 65%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Diagonal stripe texture */
.cast-art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 14px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 14px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 15px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cast-art-num {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 80%, #fff);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.75;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cast-art-icon {
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  color: var(--theme, var(--fire-gold));
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 16px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 70%, transparent))
    drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.cast-card:hover .cast-art-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-5px);
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 26px color-mix(in srgb, var(--theme, #ffc107) 95%, transparent))
    drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
}
.cast-team-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px; right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,140,0,0.75), rgba(200,30,0,0.6));
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============================================================
   CAST FLYER CARDS — Full Poster / Flyer Display
   ============================================================ */
.cast-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

/* Each card is a full poster frame */
.cast-flyer-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.35;   /* taller — actual flyer proportion */
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.18);
  background: #0a0606;
}
.cast-flyer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
    rgba(255,193,7,0.06) 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
}
.cast-flyer-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.8),
    0 0 40px rgba(255,193,7,0.5),
    0 0 80px rgba(255,140,0,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.8);
}
.cast-flyer-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.cast-flyer-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Full flyer image — show entire poster */
.cast-flyer-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23,1,0.32,1);
}
.cast-flyer-card:hover .cast-flyer-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Bottom overlay — slides up on hover */
.cast-flyer-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(5,2,10,0.55) 65%,
    rgba(5,2,10,0.97) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px 14px 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}
.cast-flyer-card:hover .cast-flyer-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Always show overlay on mobile */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cast-flyer-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* Number badge top-left */
.cast-flyer-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,140,0,0.9), rgba(180,20,0,0.85));
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255,140,0,0.45);
}

/* LIVE badge top-right */
.cast-flyer-card::after {
  content: 'LIVE';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,45,120,0.88);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,45,120,0.6);
}

.cast-flyer-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.cast-flyer-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,1);
}
.cast-flyer-handle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cast-flyer-handle:hover { color: #fff; }
.cast-flyer-handle i { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--neon-pink); }
.cast-flyer-dates {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.cast-flyer-dates i { color: var(--fire-amber); }
.cast-flyer-team {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.46rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e65c00 0%, #c8a000 50%, #1a7a1a 100%);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(200,80,0,0.4);
}

/* Ticket CTA that appears at bottom of overlay */
.cast-flyer-ticket {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark-bg);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.cast-flyer-ticket:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(255,193,7,0.8);
}

/* Responsive — flyer cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .cast-flyer-name { font-size: 0.95rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
  .cast-flyer-name { font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .cast-flyer-handle { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BRANDON HORTON — SPECIAL GUEST HOST SECTION
   Full visual, cultural, cinematic treatment
   ============================================================ */

/* Outer wrapper — full-bleed cinematic band */
.host-feature {
  position: relative;
  margin: 72px 0 56px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.08),
    0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
    0 0 120px rgba(255,140,0,0.08);
}

/* Deep layered background — USA flag colors + African kente geometry */
.host-feature::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    /* geometric kente-inspired diagonal stripes */
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      transparent 0px,
      transparent 38px,
      rgba(255,193,7,0.03) 38px,
      rgba(255,193,7,0.03) 40px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      45deg,
      transparent 0px,
      transparent 58px,
      rgba(0,212,255,0.02) 58px,
      rgba(0,212,255,0.02) 60px
    ),
    /* deep base gradient USA deep blue → fire amber → dark */
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(0,30,80,0.95) 0%,
      rgba(20,8,2,0.97) 45%,
      rgba(60,10,0,0.95) 75%,
      rgba(0,20,60,0.9) 100%
    );
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Stars / bokeh sparkles */
.host-feature::after {
  content: '★ ★ ★';
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,193,7,0.18);
  letter-spacing: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Inner layout */
.host-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  min-height: 460px;
}

/* LEFT — visual art panel */
.host-visual-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg,
    rgba(0,30,90,0.9) 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 50%,
    rgba(60,15,0,0.85) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* USA stripes strip along the left edge */
.host-visual-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 6px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #B22234 0px, #B22234 20px,
    #fff    20px, #fff    28px,
    #3C3B6E 28px, #3C3B6E 48px,
    #B22234 48px, #B22234 68px,
    #fff    68px, #fff    76px
  );
}

/* Big avatar circle */
.host-avatar-ring {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.host-avatar-ring::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    var(--fire-gold) 0deg,
    var(--neon-blue) 90deg,
    #B22234 180deg,
    var(--fire-amber) 270deg,
    var(--fire-gold) 360deg
  );
  animation: spin-ring 8s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
}
.host-avatar-ring::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a1a40, #1a0500);
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes spin-ring {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Mic icon inside ring */
.host-avatar-icon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.host-avatar-icon .host-mic-icon {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber), #fff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(255,193,7,0.8));
  animation: pulse-mic 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-mic {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255,193,7,0.6)); transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(255,193,7,1));   transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.host-flag-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
}

/* USA / Africa culture tags below avatar */
.host-culture-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.host-culture-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.host-culture-tag.usa {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3C3B6E, #B22234);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(178,34,52,0.4);
}
.host-culture-tag.africa {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #006400, #ffd700);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,100,0,0.4);
  color: #111;
}
.host-culture-tag.dance {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-amber), var(--neon-purple));
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255,140,0,0.4);
}

/* RIGHT — info panel */
.host-info-panel {
  padding: 44px 44px 40px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
}

.host-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.06);
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.host-eyebrow i { color: var(--fire-amber); font-size: 0.7rem; }

.host-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.host-name-glow {
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-gold), #fff, var(--neon-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.host-origin {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.host-origin i { color: #B22234; }

/* QUOTE BLOCK */
.host-quote-block {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 20px 24px 20px 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--fire-gold);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.06);
}
.host-quote-block::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 14px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255,193,7,0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.host-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.host-quote-attr {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* BIO */
.host-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* STAT PILLS */
.host-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.host-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.14);
  min-width: 80px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}
.host-stat:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.45);
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
}
.host-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,193,7,0.5));
}
.host-stat-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.42rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* SAYINGS / CATCHPHRASES */
.host-sayings {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.host-saying {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.host-saying-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.host-saying-icon.gold { background: rgba(255,193,7,0.15); color: var(--fire-gold); }
.host-saying-icon.blue { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.12); color: var(--neon-blue); }
.host-saying-icon.red  { background: rgba(178,34,52,0.2);  color: #e05060; }

/* CTA row */
.host-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.host-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.host-cta-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #07050a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,193,7,0.45);
}
.host-cta-btn.primary:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 38px rgba(255,193,7,0.75);
}
.host-cta-btn.secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.35);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.host-cta-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.7);
}

/* ============================================================
   HOST PHOTO — cinematic full-height image
   ============================================================ */
.host-main-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
  /* subtle vignette over the image */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 10%,
    black 30%,
    black 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 10%,
    black 30%,
    black 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Gradient overlay on top of photo — left dark, right fades to panel */
.host-visual-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,10,30,0.35) 0%,
    transparent 50%,
    rgba(10,2,20,0.7) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating badges over photo */
.host-photo-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.host-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,45,120,0.88);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,45,120,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.host-badge-flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.25);
}

/* Culture tags repositioned to bottom of visual panel */
.host-visual-panel .host-culture-tags {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: max-content;
  max-width: 90%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .host-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .host-visual-panel {
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .host-main-photo {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      black 60%,
      transparent 100%
    );
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      black 60%,
      transparent 100%
    );
  }
  .host-info-panel {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
    padding: 36px 28px;
  }
  .host-name { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.5rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .host-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .host-visual-panel { min-height: 320px; }
  .host-info-panel { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .host-name { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .host-quote { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .host-stats { gap: 8px; }
  .host-stat { min-width: 70px; padding: 8px 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — QR + Cast grid
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .cast-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .cast-qr-block { padding: 20px 18px; gap: 20px; }
  .cast-qr-img { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  .hero-qr-img { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease, transform 0.75s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   NYC DANCE PARADE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.parade-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-mid);
}
.parade-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(178,34,52,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 30%, rgba(0,30,100,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,5,10,0.5) 0%, rgba(13,8,16,0.8) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.parade-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.parade-flag-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: float-flags 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes float-flags {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}
.parade-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.parade-tag {
  background: rgba(178,34,52,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(178,34,52,0.4);
  color: #ff6b7a;
}
.parade-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.parade-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(178,34,52,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(178,34,52,0.5);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ff8090;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.parade-date-badge i { color: #ff3a50; }
.parade-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 540px;
}
.parade-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.parade-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pd-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(178,34,52,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(178,34,52,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ff6b7a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.parade-detail-item strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.parade-detail-item span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.parade-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --- NYC Parade Poster (right panel) --- */
.parade-poster {
  perspective: 800px;
}
.parade-poster-inner {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0015 0%, #140030 30%, #0a0a00 60%, #200010 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.08),
    0 24px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.8),
    0 0 80px rgba(255,193,7,0.1),
    inset 0 0 40px rgba(178,34,52,0.06);
  transform: rotateY(-4deg) rotateX(2deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.parade-poster-inner:hover {
  transform: rotateY(0) rotateX(0);
}
.pp-city {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,212,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.pp-event {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,193,7,0.7);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pp-date {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ff8090;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pp-divider {
  width: 60%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,193,7,0.5), transparent);
}
.pp-featuring {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pp-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pp-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pp-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--fire-amber);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.pp-ghana {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.pp-ghana-date {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #ff8090;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pp-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .parade-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .parade-poster-inner { transform: none; max-width: 360px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .parade-flag-strip { font-size: 1.4rem; gap: 10px; }
  .parade-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .parade-cta-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .parade-cta-row .btn { text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   USA FINALS — COMING SOON SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.usa-finals-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark-bg) 0%, #0a1628 50%, var(--dark-bg) 100%);
}
.usa-finals-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 15% 40%, rgba(0,212,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 85% 60%, rgba(242,209,0,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 100%, rgba(57,255,20,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.usa-finals-section .neon-orb.orb-usaf-1 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  top: -100px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
}
.usa-finals-section .neon-orb.orb-usaf-2 {
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,209,0,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
}
.usa-finals-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Tag */
.usaf-tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.15), rgba(57,255,20,0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
}

/* Two-column inner layout */
.usaf-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 48px 0 40px;
}

/* Journey steps (left column) */
.usaf-journey {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.usaf-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
}
.usaf-step-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.usaf-step-icon.fire {
  background: rgba(242,161,0,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,161,0,0.4);
  color: var(--fire-amber);
}
.usaf-step-icon.cool {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
}
.usaf-step-icon.gold {
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57,255,20,0.35);
  color: var(--neon-green);
}
.usaf-step-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.usaf-step-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
}
.usaf-step-text span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.usaf-arrow {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Coming Soon Card (right column) */
.usaf-coming-soon-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0,30,60,0.85), rgba(10,8,25,0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,212,255,0.08),
    0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.usaf-coming-soon-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.usaf-cs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.4);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  animation: pulse-border 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-border {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0,212,255,0.4); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0,212,255,0); }
}
.usaf-cs-flag-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.usaf-cs-divider {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
}
.usaf-cs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.usaf-cs-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.35);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.usaf-cs-prize {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57,255,20,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.usaf-prize-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.usaf-prize-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-green), var(--fire-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-shadow: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(57,255,20,0.4));
}
.usaf-prize-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}
.usaf-cs-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.usaf-cs-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.usaf-cs-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Prize strip */
.usaf-prize-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.usaf-ps-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  text-align: center;
}
.usaf-ps-item i { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.usaf-ps-item strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.usaf-ps-item span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.usaf-ps-total strong {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--neon-green));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(242,209,0,0.4));
}
.usaf-ps-divider {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding: 0 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .usaf-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .usaf-prize-strip { gap: 12px; padding: 18px 16px; }
  .usaf-ps-item { padding: 0 14px; }
  .usaf-ps-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   LIVE VOTING SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.vote-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
}
.vote-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, rgba(255,193,7,0.06) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 80% 80%, rgba(0,212,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 44px,
      rgba(255,193,7,0.02) 44px, rgba(255,193,7,0.02) 46px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orb-vote-1 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,193,7,0.12), transparent 70%);
  top: 10%; left: -60px;
}
.orb-vote-2 {
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.10), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 15%; right: -40px;
}
.vote-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.vote-tag {
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(57,255,20,0.3);
  color: var(--neon-green);
}

/* VOTE LOCKED STATE */
.vote-locked {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 48px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.vote-lock-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255,193,7,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vote-lock-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.vote-lock-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.vote-show-nights {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.vsn-item {
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  min-width: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.vsn-item.finale-night {
  background: rgba(255,45,120,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,45,120,0.3);
}
.vsn-item.finale-night .vsn-night { color: var(--neon-pink); }
.vsn-night {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.vsn-date {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.vsn-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.vote-lock-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.vote-lock-note i { color: var(--neon-blue); }

/* VOTE PANEL — live state */
.vote-panel {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.vote-live-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57,255,20,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--neon-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   NIGHT PANEL — CULTURE TAGS
   ============================================================ */
.np-cultures {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.npc-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.npc-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.25);
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUDIENCE GUIDE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.audience-guide-section {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(0,80,120,0.25) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #050e1a 0%, var(--dark-bg) 100%);
}

/* Intro banner */
.ag-intro-banner {
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.ag-intro-banner strong { color: var(--text-main); }

/* 4-night culture grid */
.ag-nights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.ag-night-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.ag-night-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ag-night-1 { border-color: rgba(255,60,130,0.35); }
.ag-night-2 { border-color: rgba(255,140,0,0.35); }
.ag-night-3 { border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.35); }
.ag-night-4 { border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.5); background: rgba(255,193,7,0.04); }
.ag-night-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.ag-night-1 .ag-night-label { color: var(--neon-pink); }
.ag-night-2 .ag-night-label { color: var(--fire-amber); }
.ag-night-3 .ag-night-label { color: var(--neon-blue); }
.ag-night-4 .ag-night-label { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.ag-night-date {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.ag-night-cultures {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.ag-night-cultures span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.ag-finale-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Info cards grid */
.ag-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.ag-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.ag-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
}
.ag-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
}
.ag-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
}
.ag-card p, .ag-card ul {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.ag-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}
.ag-card ul li { color: var(--text-muted); }
.ag-card ul li strong { color: var(--text-main); }
.ag-card-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}
.ag-card-note strong { color: var(--text-main); }

/* Champion callout */
.ag-champion-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,193,7,0.08) 0%, rgba(0,212,255,0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
}
.ag-champ-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ag-champ-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.ag-champ-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.ag-champ-text p strong { color: var(--fire-gold); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ag-nights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .ag-cards-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ag-nights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ag-cards-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ag-champion-callout { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .ag-intro-banner { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
}
.vote-live-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--neon-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(57,255,20,0.8);
  animation: live-pulse 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes live-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}
.vote-night-label {
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 2px 12px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}
.vote-instructions {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.vote-instructions strong { color: var(--fire-gold); }

/* VOTE GRID */
.vote-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.vote-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0 14px;
  position: relative;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.vote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(255,193,7,0.3);
}
.vote-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--neon-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(57,255,20,0.3), 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.05);
}
.vote-card.voted-disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.vote-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.2;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.vote-card:hover .vote-photo { transform: scale(1.04); }
.vote-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.vote-card-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.vote-card-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.vote-card:hover .vote-card-btn {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255,193,7,0.4);
}
.vote-card.selected .vote-card-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-green), #1da843);
  color: #000;
}

/* ALREADY VOTED PANEL */
.vote-already-voted {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 28px;
  background: rgba(57,255,20,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(57,255,20,0.25);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.vote-check-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--neon-green);
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(57,255,20,0.6);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.vote-already-voted h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.vote-already-voted p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.vote-already-voted strong { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.vote-ty { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 24px !important; }
.vote-share-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.vote-share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833ab4, #fd1d1d, #fcb045);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.vote-share-btn.vote-share-gh {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1565c0, #4caf50);
}
.vote-share-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

/* VOTE INFO STRIP */
.vote-info-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.vis-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.vis-item i { color: var(--fire-gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Responsive vote grid */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vote-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .vote-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .vote-locked { padding: 32px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .vote-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
  .vote-card-name { font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .vote-show-nights { gap: 8px; }
  .vsn-item { min-width: 90px; padding: 10px 12px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS SECTION — D2D Awards + Flawless Dance Studio
   ============================================================ */
.partners-section {
  background: var(--dark-mid);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partners-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      45deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 60px,
      rgba(255,193,7,0.015) 60px, rgba(255,193,7,0.015) 62px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.partner-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255,193,7,0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
}
.d2d-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--fire-gold); }
.flawless-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--neon-blue); }
.partner-card-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.partner-logo-block {
  padding: 36px 32px 24px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.partner-logo-art {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.d2d-art {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,193,7,0.2), rgba(255,140,0,0.1));
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  gap: 1px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255,193,7,0.6);
}
.d2d-art .art-sep {
  color: var(--fire-amber);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}
.flawless-art {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,212,255,0.15), rgba(191,95,255,0.1));
  border: 2px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.3);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.6);
}
.partner-logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.partner-info {
  padding: 28px 32px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.partner-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.partner-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.partner-owner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(0,212,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.partner-owner-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.partner-owner strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.partner-owner span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.partner-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.partner-tags span {
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Partnership Bar */
.partnership-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: rgba(255,193,7,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pb-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.pb-item.highlight-pb {
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255,193,7,0.4);
}
.pb-cross {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-card-inner { flex-direction: row; }
  .partner-logo-block {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    min-width: 140px;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .partner-card-inner { flex-direction: column; }
  .partner-logo-block { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
  .partner-info { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }
  .partnership-bar { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER — social handles + D2D credit
   ============================================================ */
.footer-social-handles {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 24px 0 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.footer-handle-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(131,58,180,0.15), rgba(253,29,29,0.12), rgba(252,176,69,0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(131,58,180,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}
.footer-handle-link i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #833ab4, #fd1d1d, #fcb045);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.footer-handle-link .fhl-flag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-handle-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(253,29,29,0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

/* ============================================================
   USA FINALISTS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.usa-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
}
.usa-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 20% 40%, rgba(60,59,110,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 80% 60%, rgba(178,34,52,0.14) 0%, transparent 65%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      transparent 0px, transparent 50px,
      rgba(0,212,255,0.018) 50px, rgba(0,212,255,0.018) 52px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.orb-usa-1 {
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(60,59,110,0.22), transparent 70%);
  top: 5%; left: -80px;
  animation: orb-float-1 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-usa-2 {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(178,34,52,0.16), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%; right: -50px;
  animation: orb-float-2 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.usa-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.usa-tag {
  background: rgba(60,59,110,0.25);
  border-color: rgba(60,59,110,0.5);
  color: #8888ff;
}

/* USA vs Africa Battle Hook */
.usa-battle-hook {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  max-width: 560px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 18px 40px;
}
.ubh-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.ubh-flag { font-size: 2rem; }
.ubh-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ubh-side.usa-side .ubh-label { color: #8888ff; }
.ubh-side.africa-side .ubh-label { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.ubh-vs {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--neon-pink);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,45,120,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* USA Finalists Grid */
.usa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.usa-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,59,110,0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.35s;
  position: relative;
}
.usa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.5);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    0 0 40px rgba(0,212,255,0.12),
    0 0 80px rgba(60,59,110,0.15);
}
.usa-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B22234, #fff, #3C3B6E);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Photo wrap */
.usa-card-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0608;
}
.usa-card-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
  background: #0d0818;
}
.usa-card:hover .usa-card-photo { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* Dark gradient overlay at bottom */
.usa-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 45%,
    rgba(5,2,15,0.5) 70%,
    rgba(5,2,15,0.95) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.usa-card-flag {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
}

/* USA Finalist badge — top right */
.usa-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B22234, #3C3B6E);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
  text-shadow: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Number badge — top left */
.usa-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Info panel below photo */
.usa-card-info {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.usa-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
}
.usa-card-country {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.usa-card-country i { font-size: 0.7rem; }
.usa-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.usa-card-tags span {
  background: rgba(60,59,110,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,59,110,0.5);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #aaaaee;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.usa-card-ticket {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178,34,52,0.2), rgba(60,59,110,0.2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(178,34,52,0.4);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ff9999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.usa-card-ticket:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(178,34,52,0.4), rgba(60,59,110,0.4));
  border-color: rgba(255,100,100,0.6);
  color: #fff;
}

/* USA Finals Coming Soon badge under each finalist card */
.usa-card-usa-event {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,212,255,0.10), rgba(57,255,20,0.07));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.usa-card-usa-event i {
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.usa-event-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.usa-event-date {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--neon-green);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* USA Info Strip */
.usa-info-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: rgba(60,59,110,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(60,59,110,0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
.uis-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.uis-item i { color: var(--neon-blue); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .usa-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .usa-card-name { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .usa-battle-hook { padding: 14px 24px; gap: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .usa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .usa-battle-hook { border-radius: 20px; padding: 16px 20px; }
  .usa-info-strip { gap: 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================================ */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  z-index: 900;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #0a0510;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.4), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
#back-to-top:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL EXTRA TARGETS
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   USA CARD — photo display improvements
   ============================================================ */
.usa-card-photo-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d0530 0%, #150840 60%, #0a0818 100%) !important;
}
.usa-card-photo {
  object-position: top center;
  background: #0d0818;
}

/* ============================================================
   FLYER — when placed in sidebar/feature area
   ============================================================ */
.flyer-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.flyer-sidebar img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(242,209,0,0.35),
    0 0 40px rgba(242,209,0,0.18),
    0 0 80px rgba(200,36,126,0.12),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  animation: flyer-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   NOTIFICATION TOAST
   ============================================================ */
#toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.toast {
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  max-width: 300px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(242,209,0,0.12);
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: toast-in 0.4s ease forwards;
}
.toast.toast-out {
  animation: toast-out 0.4s ease forwards;
}
.toast i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes toast-in {
  from { opacity:0; transform: translateX(30px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes toast-out {
  from { opacity:1; transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { opacity:0; transform: translateX(30px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION TRANSITION DIVIDERS
   ============================================================ */
.section-wave {
  height: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
}
.section-wave svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV — improved close animation
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-menu {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), padding 0.3s;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,36,126,0.20);
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  max-height: 700px;
  padding: 12px 28px 24px;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-menu.open a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1)  { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2)  { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3)  { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4)  { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5)  { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6)  { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7)  { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(8)  { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(9)  { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO COUNTDOWN PANEL (right column replacement)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-countdown-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(43,15,59,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,8,38,0.97) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.28);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 32px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(200,36,126,0.12),
    0 0 60px rgba(200,36,126,0.12),
    0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  animation: flyer-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-countdown-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(242,209,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hcp-top-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.3);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hcp-event-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 10%, var(--fire-gold) 55%, var(--fire-amber) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hcp-event-date {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--neon-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hcp-countdown {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hcp-cd-unit {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 64px;
  padding: 10px 8px;
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.22);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.hcp-cd-val {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(242,209,0,0.75);
}
.hcp-cd-key {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.46rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hcp-cd-sep {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--fire-amber);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hcp-venue {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.hcp-venue i { color: var(--neon-pink); margin-right: 4px; }
.hcp-quick-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hcp-quick-facts span {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.hcp-quick-facts i { color: var(--fire-gold); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.hcp-ticket-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold) 0%, var(--fire-amber) 100%);
  color: #0a0510;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(242,209,0,0.4), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  animation: pulse-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.hcp-ticket-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(242,209,0,0.6), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   OFFICIAL FLYER SHOWCASE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.flyer-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0826 0%, #0d0530 50%, #1a0826 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fls-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(200,36,126,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(0,212,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fls-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.fls-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.25);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.fls-eyebrow i { color: var(--fire-amber); }
.fls-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.fls-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.fls-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.fls-fact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.fls-fact:hover {
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.25);
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.04);
}
.fls-fact > i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fls-fact div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.fls-fact strong {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.fls-fact span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.fls-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
/* Flyer image side */
.fls-flyer-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.fls-flyer-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242,209,0,0.18), rgba(200,36,126,0.12), rgba(0,212,255,0.10));
  filter: blur(18px);
  z-index: 0;
  animation: flyer-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fls-flyer-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(242,209,0,0.40),
    0 0 50px rgba(242,209,0,0.18),
    0 0 100px rgba(200,36,126,0.12),
    0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  animation: flyer-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.fls-flyer-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(242,209,0,0.55),
    0 0 80px rgba(242,209,0,0.28),
    0 0 140px rgba(200,36,126,0.15),
    0 36px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.fls-flyer-scan {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(26,8,38,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.30);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
}
.fls-qr {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.25);
}
.fls-flyer-scan span {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fls-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .fls-title { font-size: 3rem; }
  .fls-flyer-wrap { order: -1; }
  .fls-flyer-img { max-width: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .fls-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .fls-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY TICKET BAR
   ============================================================ */
.sticky-ticket-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0826 0%, #2b0f3b 50%, #1a0826 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.5);
  padding: 10px 28px;
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 60px rgba(242,209,0,0.08);
}
.sticky-ticket-bar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.stb-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stb-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stb-live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--neon-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-green);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--neon-green); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--neon-green), 0 0 30px rgba(57,255,20,0.4); }
}
.stb-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.stb-date {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.stb-date i { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.stb-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.stb-countdown-mini {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stb-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #0a0510;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.stb-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(242,209,0,0.55);
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stb-title { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .stb-date  { display: none; }
  .stb-countdown-mini { font-size: 0.64rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NIGHT SCHEDULE TABS
   ============================================================ */
.night-tabs-wrap {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.night-tab {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  bottom: -2px;
}
.night-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.06);
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.20);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}
.night-tab.active {
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.30);
  border-bottom-color: var(--fire-gold);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
}
.night-tab.finale-tab.active {
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.13);
  border-bottom-color: var(--fire-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.15);
}
.nt-num {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nt-label {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nt-date {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.night-tab.active .nt-date { color: var(--fire-amber); }

/* Night Panels */
.night-panels {
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.20);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
  background: rgba(43,15,59,0.60);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.night-panel { display: none; }
.night-panel.active { display: block; animation: panel-fade 0.35s ease; }
@keyframes panel-fade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.np-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.np-night-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #0a0510;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.finale-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700, #ff8c00);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.35);
}
.np-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.np-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.np-meta i { color: var(--fire-gold); }
.np-body {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.np-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-icon.hot { background: rgba(200,36,126,0.10); border-color: rgba(200,36,126,0.25); color: var(--neon-pink); }
.np-icon.cool { background: rgba(0,212,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.22); color: var(--neon-blue); }
.np-icon.gold { background: rgba(242,209,0,0.10); border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.30); color: var(--fire-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(242,209,0,0.2); }
.np-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.np-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.np-schedule {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.nps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nps-row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.nps-row.hot {
  background: rgba(200,36,126,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(200,36,126,0.22);
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.nps-row.gold-row {
  background: rgba(242,209,0,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.28);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nps-time {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  min-width: 68px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.np-ticket-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242,209,0,0.15), rgba(242,160,0,0.10));
  border: 1px solid rgba(242,209,0,0.4);
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.np-ticket-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--fire-gold), var(--fire-amber));
  color: #0a0510;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(242,209,0,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.np-ticket-finale {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(242,209,0,0.2), rgba(255,140,0,0.15));
  border-color: rgba(242,209,0,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(242,209,0,0.15);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .night-tabs-wrap { gap: 4px; }
  .night-tab { padding: 10px 16px; }
  .nt-num { font-size: 1rem; }
  .night-panels { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .np-body { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .np-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   USA FINALS NOTIFY FORM
   ============================================================ */
.usaf-notify-form {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.unf-field-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.unf-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,212,255,0.30);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.unf-input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0,212,255,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0,212,255,0.20);
}
.unf-input::placeholder { color: rgba(160,144,176,0.6); }
.unf-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-blue), rgba(0,160,212,1));
  color: #050320;
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.unf-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0,212,255,0.40);
}
.unf-status {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  min-height: 22px;
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  padding: 0 4px;
}
.unf-status.success { color: var(--neon-green); }
.unf-status.error   { color: var(--neon-pink); }

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATED COUNTER
   ============================================================ */
.counter-animate {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   CULTURE IMMERSION — The House Section
   ============================================================ */
.immersion-section {
  margin-top: 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  padding-top: 48px;
}
.immersion-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.immersion-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
}
.immersion-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.immersion-sub em { color: var(--fire-gold); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }

/* 4 pillars grid */
.immersion-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.immersion-pillar {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.immersion-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.ip-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.immersion-pillar h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.immersion-pillar p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.ip-examples {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ip-examples span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .immersion-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .immersion-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .immersion-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   NIGHT PANEL — OPENING NIGHT CULTURE GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.np-immersion-gallery {
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
}
.npig-label {
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--fire-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.npig-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.npig-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: #111;
}
.npig-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.npig-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.npig-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  gap: 2px;
}
.npig-flag {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.npig-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.npig-style {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-family: var(--font-tech);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.npig-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 8px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

/* 5-card grid (Night 2 — 5 cultures) */
.npig-grid-5 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

/* 4-card grid (Night 4 — Africa x2 + Caribbean x2) */
.npig-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

/* 2-card grid (Night 3 — USA) */
.npig-grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

/* Responsive overrides */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .npig-grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .npig-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .npig-grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .npig-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .npig-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}