/* ============================================================
   GIFT FutureLab Grand Challenge 2026–27
   Light · elegant · future-finance tech theme.
   Airy off-white base · soft shadows · refined blue/violet
   accents · brand navy + orange · subtle constellation hero.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* surfaces */
  --bg:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-2:#F5F8FD;
  --bg-3:#EEF3FB;
  --tint:#F4F8FF;
  --card:#FFFFFF;
  --card-brd:#E7EDF7;
  --card-brd-2:#D6E0F0;

  /* text */
  --ink:#10224F;      /* headings (deep navy) */
  --body:#45516E;     /* body */
  --muted:#8591AC;
  --line:#E7EDF7;

  /* brand + tech accents */
  --navy:#12275E;
  --navy-2:#1C3D8F;
  --orange:#F26A1B;
  --orange-2:#E25A0C;
  --cyan:#2BA3DC;
  --blue:#4F7DF4;
  --violet:#7C6CF0;

  --grad-cool:linear-gradient(100deg,#2BA3DC 0%,#4F7DF4 50%,#7C6CF0 100%);
  --grad-warm:linear-gradient(100deg,#F26A1B 0%,#FF566B 100%);

  --shadow-sm:0 1px 2px rgba(16,34,79,.05), 0 3px 10px rgba(16,34,79,.05);
  --shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(16,34,79,.10);
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(16,34,79,.14);
  --shadow-orange:0 12px 30px rgba(242,106,27,.30);

  --radius:16px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --maxw:1180px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);

  --font-head:"Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body:"Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:"JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:110px; overflow-x:hidden; max-width:100%;}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--body);
  background:var(--bg);
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
/* soft ambient tints for the whole page */
body::before{
  content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-2; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 45% at 85% -5%, rgba(79,125,244,.08), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(50% 40% at 8% 6%, rgba(242,106,27,.05), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 112%, rgba(124,108,240,.07), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg);
}

img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-head); line-height:1.12; margin:0; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.015em;}
p{margin:0;}

.container{width:100%; max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px;}
.container--narrow{max-width:840px;}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55em; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem;
  padding:.82em 1.6em; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer; transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn__arrow{transition:transform .2s var(--ease);}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{transform:translateX(4px);}
.btn--primary{background:var(--orange); color:#fff; box-shadow:var(--shadow-orange);}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--orange-2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(242,106,27,.4);}
.btn--ghost{background:#fff; color:var(--navy); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--navy-2); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.btn--lg{font-size:1.06rem; padding:.98em 2em;}
.btn--sm{font-size:.9rem; padding:.62em 1.2em;}

/* ---------- Eyebrow / mono HUD label ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5em;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue);
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"//"; color:var(--orange);}

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

/* ============ SPONSOR LOGO BAND ============ */
.topbar{background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.topbar__inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:clamp(22px,4vw,56px); flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px;}
.topbar__logo{height:64px; width:auto; object-fit:contain; flex:0 0 auto;} /* uniform height = same visual size */

/* ============ NAV ============ */
.nav{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:60; background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(140%); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); transition:box-shadow .25s, background .25s, border-color .25s;}
.nav.is-stuck{background:rgba(255,255,255,.95); box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(16,34,79,.08);}
.nav__inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; min-height:58px;}
/* phones: menu is a dropdown behind the hamburger; tablets & up: inline (see min-width:768 below) */
.nav__menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto 0; top:var(--nav-h,72px); z-index:59;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:2px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.98); backdrop-filter:blur(16px); padding:16px 20px 24px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); transform:translateY(-120%); visibility:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear .3s;
  max-height:calc(100vh - var(--nav-h,72px)); overflow:auto;
}
.nav__menu.is-open{transform:translateY(0); visibility:visible; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), visibility 0s linear 0s;}
.nav__menu>a{font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--body); padding:.85em .6em; border-radius:9px; transition:color .18s, background .18s;}
.nav__menu>a:hover{color:var(--navy-2); background:var(--bg-2);}
.nav__cta{flex:0 0 auto;}
.nav__toggle{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:44px; height:44px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:10px; flex:0 0 auto;}
.nav__toggle span{width:24px; height:2.5px; background:var(--navy); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .2s;}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);}

/* tablets & up: show the full menu inline instead of behind the hamburger */
@media (min-width:768px){
  .nav__menu{
    position:static; transform:none; visibility:visible; z-index:auto;
    flex:1 1 auto; flex-direction:row; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:2px;
    background:none; backdrop-filter:none; padding:0; border:none; box-shadow:none;
    max-height:none; overflow:visible; transition:none;
  }
  .nav__menu>a{font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--body); padding:.5em .7em; border-radius:9px; white-space:nowrap;}
  .nav__menu>a:hover{color:var(--navy-2); background:var(--bg-2);}
  .nav__toggle{display:none;}
}
@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:900px){
  .nav__menu>a{font-size:.82rem; padding:.5em .5em;}
}

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#F4F8FF 0%,#FBFCFE 55%,#FFFFFF 100%); color:var(--ink);}
.hero__bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;}
.hero__canvas{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:block; opacity:.9;}
.hero__grid{position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(79,125,244,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(79,125,244,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 75% at 70% 20%, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 75% at 70% 20%, #000 35%, transparent 80%);
}
.hero__glow{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(100px);}
.hero__glow--1{width:520px; height:520px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(242,106,27,.22),transparent 68%); top:-200px; right:-120px;}
.hero__glow--2{width:520px; height:520px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,125,244,.25),transparent 68%); bottom:-240px; left:-160px;}
.hero__scan{display:none;}
.hero__inner{position:relative; z-index:1; padding:92px 24px 100px; max-width:960px;}
.hero__eyebrow{display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55em; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--orange-2); background:rgba(242,106,27,.08); border:1px solid rgba(242,106,27,.28); padding:.5em 1.1em; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:1.6rem;}
.hero__eyebrow::before{content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--orange); box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(242,106,27,.6); animation:pulse 2s infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;}50%{opacity:.4;}}
.hero__title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.2vw,4.5rem); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:-.025em; margin-bottom:1.2rem; line-height:1.04;}
.hero__title span{white-space:nowrap; background:var(--grad-cool); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; color:transparent;}
.hero__tagline{font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:500; font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.4vw,1.5rem); color:var(--navy-2); margin-bottom:1.15rem;}
.hero__lede{font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--body); max-width:700px; margin-bottom:2.3rem;}
.hero__cta{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:3rem;}
.hero__facts{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.fact{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:15px 18px 15px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); min-width:180px; flex:1; overflow:hidden;}
.fact::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px; background:var(--grad-cool);}
.fact__label{display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:5px;}
.fact__value{display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink);}

/* ============ COUNTDOWN ============ */
.countdown{position:relative; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(242,106,27,.07), rgba(79,125,244,.08)); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.countdown__inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:20px 24px;}
.countdown__text{font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:400; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--body);}
.countdown__text strong{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);}
.countdown__timer{display:flex; gap:10px;}
.countdown__unit{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:10px; padding:8px 12px; min-width:64px; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.countdown__unit span{display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; font-size:1.45rem; line-height:1; color:var(--navy-2); font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.countdown__unit small{display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-top:5px;}

/* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
.section{position:relative; padding:92px 0;}
.section--soft{background:var(--bg-2);}
.section--dark{background:
  radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(79,125,244,.08), transparent 60%),
  var(--bg-3);
}
.section--soft::before,.section--dark::before{content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(79,125,244,.4),rgba(124,108,240,.4),transparent);}
.section__head{max-width:740px; margin:0 auto 52px; text-align:center;}
.section__head .eyebrow{justify-content:center;}
.section__title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.8vw,2.6rem); font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);}
.section__sub{margin-top:1rem; color:var(--body); font-size:1.07rem;}
/* timeline head (kept dark-named class) now reads on light */
.section__head--light .section__title{color:var(--ink);}
.section__head--light .section__sub{color:var(--body);}

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.about__grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start;}
.about__lead p{color:var(--body); font-size:1.07rem; margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.about__lead strong{color:var(--ink);}
.about__card{position:sticky; top:100px; background:linear-gradient(165deg,#15306e,#1c3d8f); color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); overflow:hidden;}
.about__card::after{content:""; position:absolute; top:-40px; right:-40px; width:150px; height:150px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,125,244,.5),transparent 70%); filter:blur(10px);}
.about__card h3{color:#fff; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:18px; position:relative;}
.deflist{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; position:relative;}
.deflist li{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.deflist li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.deflist span{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.64rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:#8fb6ff;}
.deflist strong{font-weight:500; color:#eaf1ff; font-size:.98rem;}

/* ============ CARDS ============ */
.cards{display:grid; gap:22px;}
.cards--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
.card{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s; overflow:hidden;}
.card::before{content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:24px; right:24px; height:2px; background:var(--grad-cool); opacity:0; transition:opacity .25s;}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.card--wide{grid-column:span 4; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; background:linear-gradient(110deg, var(--tint), #fff);}
.card--wide .card__ico{margin-bottom:0;}
.card--wide h3{margin-bottom:4px;}
.card__ico{font-size:1.7rem; width:58px; height:58px; display:grid; place-items:center; background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(79,125,244,.12), rgba(124,108,240,.1)); border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:16px;}
.card h3{font-size:1.14rem; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--ink);}
.card p{color:var(--body); font-size:.98rem;}

/* ============ FOCUS AREAS (modules) ============ */
.focus__grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;}
.focus{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 24px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s;}
.focus:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
/* HUD corner brackets */
.focus::before,.focus::after{content:""; position:absolute; width:14px; height:14px; border:1.5px solid rgba(79,125,244,.45); transition:border-color .25s;}
.focus::before{top:12px; right:12px; border-left:none; border-bottom:none;}
.focus::after{bottom:12px; left:12px; border-right:none; border-top:none;}
.focus:hover::before,.focus:hover::after{border-color:var(--orange);}
.focus__num{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--blue); letter-spacing:.04em;}
.focus h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin:10px 0 8px; color:var(--ink);}
.focus p{color:var(--body); font-size:.96rem;}
.focus--accent{background:linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(242,106,27,.08), rgba(79,125,244,.06)); border-color:rgba(242,106,27,.25);}
.focus--accent::before,.focus--accent::after{border-color:rgba(242,106,27,.5);}
.focus--accent .focus__num{color:var(--orange-2);}

/* ============ SPLIT ============ */
.split{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:48px;}
.split__col .section__title{text-align:left; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2rem);}
.split__intro{color:var(--body); margin:.8rem 0 1.2rem; font-size:1.02rem;}
.ticklist{list-style:none; margin:1.2rem 0 0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
.ticklist li{position:relative; padding-left:40px; color:var(--body); font-size:1.02rem;}
.ticklist li strong{color:var(--ink);}
.ticklist li::before{content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:0; top:1px; width:25px; height:25px; background:rgba(79,125,244,.1); border:1px solid rgba(79,125,244,.3); color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; border-radius:7px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:.8rem;}
.note{margin-top:1.6rem; background:#fff; border:1px dashed rgba(79,125,244,.45); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px 18px; color:var(--body); font-size:.95rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.note__tag{display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); background:rgba(79,125,244,.12); color:var(--blue); font-size:.64rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:.28em .6em; border-radius:6px; margin-right:10px; vertical-align:middle;}

/* ============ AWARDS / PRIZES ============ */
.prizes{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; align-items:end; max-width:880px; margin:0 auto 54px;}
.prize{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px 22px; text-align:center; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); overflow:hidden;}
.prize__rank{font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);}
.prize__amt{font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.9rem; color:var(--ink); margin:10px 0 6px;}
.prize__label{color:var(--body); font-size:.95rem; font-weight:500;}
.prize--1{background:linear-gradient(170deg,#15306e,#1c3d8f); color:#fff; border-color:transparent; padding-top:46px; padding-bottom:42px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.prize--1 .prize__rank{color:#ffc79e;}
.prize--1 .prize__amt{color:#fff; font-size:2.35rem;}
.prize--1 .prize__label{color:#cfdcff;}
.prize__crown{position:absolute; top:-18px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:42px; height:42px; background:var(--orange); color:#fff; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.1rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-orange);}

.opps{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px;}
.opp{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;}
.opp:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.opp h3{font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:10px; color:var(--navy-2);}
.opp p{color:var(--body); font-size:.97rem;}

/* ============ TIMELINE ============ */
.timeline{list-style:none; margin:0 auto; padding:0; position:relative; max-width:780px;}
.timeline::before{content:""; position:absolute; left:11px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:2px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--cyan),var(--violet),transparent);}
.tl{position:relative; padding:0 0 26px 48px;}
.tl:last-child{padding-bottom:0;}
.tl__dot{position:absolute; left:3px; top:4px; width:18px; height:18px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; border:3px solid var(--blue); z-index:1; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(79,125,244,.35);}
.tl--highlight .tl__dot{background:var(--orange); border-color:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(242,106,27,.22), 0 4px 12px rgba(242,106,27,.4);}
.tl__card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:16px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;}
.tl__card:hover{transform:translateX(5px); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.tl__date{display:inline-block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:4px;}
.tl__card h3{color:var(--ink); font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:600;}
.tl__card h3 small{display:block; font-weight:400; font-size:.82rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:3px; font-family:var(--font-mono);}
.tl--highlight .tl__card{background:linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(242,106,27,.1), #fff); border-color:rgba(242,106,27,.4);}
.tl--highlight .tl__date{color:var(--orange-2);}

/* ============ PROCESS / STEPS ============ */
.steps{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px; margin-bottom:54px;}
.step{position:relative; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;}
.step:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.step__n{display:grid; place-items:center; width:42px; height:42px; background:linear-gradient(150deg,#1c3d8f,#4f7df4); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; border-radius:11px; margin-bottom:14px; box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(28,61,143,.25);}
.step h3{font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--ink);}
.step p{color:var(--body); font-size:.92rem;}

.apply-cta{position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; background:linear-gradient(120deg,#15306e,#1c3d8f); border-radius:22px; padding:38px 44px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); overflow:hidden;}
.apply-cta::after{content:""; position:absolute; top:-60px; right:-40px; width:240px; height:240px; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,125,244,.5),transparent 70%); filter:blur(20px); pointer-events:none;}
.apply-cta__text h3{color:#fff; font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:6px; position:relative;}
.apply-cta__text p{color:#cfdcff; font-size:1.02rem; position:relative;}
.apply-cta__text strong{color:#fff;}
.apply-cta .btn{position:relative;}

/* ============ FAQ ============ */
.faq{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;}
.faq__item{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;}
.faq__item[open]{border-color:var(--card-brd-2); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.faq__item summary{cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:18px 56px 18px 22px; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:600; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); position:relative;}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}
.faq__item summary::after{content:"+"; position:absolute; right:20px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:27px; height:27px; background:rgba(79,125,244,.1); border:1px solid rgba(79,125,244,.3); border-radius:8px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:400; color:var(--blue); transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;}
.faq__item[open] summary::after{content:"–"; background:var(--orange); border-color:var(--orange); color:#fff;}
.faq__body{padding:0 22px 20px;}
.faq__body p{color:var(--body); font-size:1rem;}

/* ============ PARTNERS ============ */
.partners__row{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.partners__logo{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--card-brd); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px 30px; display:grid; place-items:center; min-width:180px; min-height:112px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s;}
.partners__logo:hover{transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
.partners__logo img{max-height:68px; width:auto; object-fit:contain;}

/* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
.finalcta{position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center; padding:96px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(242,106,27,.1), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(65% 120% at 50% 110%, rgba(79,125,244,.12), transparent 55%),
    var(--tint);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.finalcta::before{content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.5;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(79,125,244,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(79,125,244,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:46px 46px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 75%);}
.finalcta__inner{position:relative; max-width:740px; margin:0 auto;}
.finalcta h2{color:var(--ink); font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.2vw,2.9rem); margin-bottom:1rem;}
.finalcta p{color:var(--body); font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:2rem;}

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#132A61,#0F2150); border-top:1px solid var(--line); color:#aebcde;}
.footer__inner{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr 2fr; gap:48px; padding:64px 24px 48px;}
.footer__brand strong{display:block; font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.15rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:12px;}
.footer__brand p{font-size:.95rem; max-width:430px; margin-bottom:22px; color:#b9c6e4;}
.footer__logos{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.footer__logos img{height:42px; width:auto; background:#fff; padding:5px 9px; border-radius:7px;}
.footer__links{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px;}
.footer__links h4{font-family:var(--font-mono); color:#8fb6ff; font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:14px;}
.footer__links a{display:block; color:#b9c6e4; font-size:.95rem; padding:5px 0; transition:color .18s, transform .18s;}
.footer__links a:hover{color:#fff; transform:translateX(3px);}
.footer__bar{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);}
.footer__bar-inner{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:20px 24px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; color:#8595bd;}

/* ============ REVEAL ANIMATION ============ */
.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);}
.reveal.is-in{opacity:1; transform:none;}

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about__card{position:static;}
  .cards--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .card--wide{grid-column:span 2; flex-direction:column; text-align:center;}
  .focus__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .opps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;}
}
@media (max-width:860px){
  .prizes{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; max-width:400px;}
  .prize--1{order:-1;}
  .countdown__inner{gap:16px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topbar__inner{gap:18px 24px; padding-top:12px; padding-bottom:12px;}
  .topbar__logo{height:42px;} /* still uniform, scaled down for phones */
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .section{padding:64px 0;}
  .container{padding:0 18px;}
  .hero__inner{padding:60px 18px 68px;}
  .cards--4{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .card--wide{grid-column:span 1;}
  .focus__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer__links{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .apply-cta{padding:30px 26px; text-align:center; justify-content:center;}
  .countdown__unit{min-width:56px; padding:6px 9px;}
  .countdown__unit span{font-size:1.25rem;}
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  .hero__eyebrow::before{animation:none;}
}