@property --spin {
    syntax: "<angle>";
    initial-value: 0deg;
    inherits: false;
  }

  :root {
    --bg: #050507;
    --surface: #0d0d14;
    --surface-2: #15151f;
    --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --border-accent: rgba(37,244,238,0.18);
    --text: #ffffff;
    --muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.66);
    --accent: #25f4ee;
    --accent-2: #fe2c55;
    --violet: #a855f7;
    --sky: #38bdf8;
    --accent-soft: rgba(37,244,238,0.13);
    --accent2-soft: rgba(254,44,85,0.12);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
    --container: 72rem;
    --radius-card: 1.25rem;
    --font-body: "Avenir Next", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-display: "Avenir Next", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  ::selection { background: var(--accent); color: #043030; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

  /* ---------- ambient background ---------- */
  .particle-canvas { position: fixed; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: -2; pointer-events: none; }

  /* aurora sweep */
  .aurora {
    position: fixed; z-index: -3; pointer-events: none;
    width: 130vmax; height: 130vmax;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    margin: -65vmax 0 0 -65vmax;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg,
      transparent 0deg,
      rgba(37,244,238,0.10) 40deg,
      transparent 95deg,
      rgba(168,85,247,0.10) 150deg,
      transparent 205deg,
      rgba(254,44,85,0.09) 255deg,
      transparent 310deg,
      rgba(56,189,248,0.08) 340deg,
      transparent 360deg);
    filter: blur(55px);
    animation: auroraSpin 46s linear infinite;
    opacity: .8;
  }
  @keyframes auroraSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

  .orb { position: fixed; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
  .orb--cyan  { width: 46vw; height: 46vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21,178,173,0.55), transparent 70%); top: -14vw; right: -10vw; animation: drift1 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
  .orb--red   { width: 40vw; height: 40vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(190,32,74,0.5), transparent 70%); bottom: -12vw; left: -12vw; animation: drift2 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
  .orb--violet{ width: 34vw; height: 34vw; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(133,71,201,0.45), transparent 70%); top: 38%; left: -14vw; animation: drift3 36s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
  @keyframes drift1 { to { transform: translate(-7vw, 9vh) scale(1.12); } }
  @keyframes drift2 { to { transform: translate(8vw, -7vh) scale(1.08); } }
  @keyframes drift3 { to { transform: translate(10vw, 6vh) scale(1.15); } }

  .grain {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .05;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  }

  /* ---------- layout helpers ---------- */
  .container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  section { padding: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 7rem) 0; }

  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--accent), var(--sky) 55%, var(--violet));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  }
  .section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 40rem; margin: 0 auto 3rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; align-items: center; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.12; text-wrap: balance; }
  .section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.02rem; }

  /* ---------- buttons ---------- */
  .btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .55rem;
    border-radius: 999px; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .95rem 1.9rem; border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), background-position .5s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn--primary {
    color: #032a2a;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--accent) 0%, #7ce9ff 40%, var(--accent) 62%, #ff8fa9 88%, var(--accent-2) 100%);
    background-size: 230% 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,244,238,0.3);
    animation: btnBreathe 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    background-position: 97% 0;
    color: #3d0313;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 42px rgba(254,44,85,0.42), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.15) inset;
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  @keyframes btnBreathe {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,244,238,0.28); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 38px rgba(37,244,238,0.5); }
  }
  .btn--ghost { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); background: transparent; }
  .btn--ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: var(--accent);
    background:
      linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg)) padding-box,
      linear-gradient(115deg, var(--accent), var(--violet), var(--accent-2)) border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(168,85,247,0.25);
  }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  .nav-wrap { position: fixed; top: 1.1rem; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding: 0 1rem; }
  .nav {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
    padding: .45rem .55rem .45rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(10,12,20,0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(37,244,238,0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), 0 0 24px rgba(37,244,238,0.08);
  }
  .nav__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; margin-right: .5rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .04em; font-size: .95rem; }
  .nav__brand svg, .nav__brand img { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: block; }
  .nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .15rem; }
  .nav__links a {
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
    padding: .5rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px;
    transition: color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), text-shadow .25s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--accent); background: rgba(37,244,238,0.09); text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(37,244,238,0.65); }
  .nav .btn { padding: .55rem 1.15rem; font-size: .72rem; margin-left: .35rem; }
  .lang-toggle {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
    font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em;
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: .45rem .85rem;
    background: transparent; cursor: pointer;
    margin-left: .35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .lang-toggle:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(37,244,238,0.55); box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(37,244,238,0.25); }
  .lang-toggle svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero { min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 7.5rem 0 4rem; position: relative; }
  .hero .container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1.4rem; }
  .hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent);
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(37,244,238,0.5);
  }
  .hero__badge .check {
    display: inline-flex; width: 17px; height: 17px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); color: #04303f; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(37,244,238,0.7);
  }
  .hero__badge .check svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
  .hero__logo { width: clamp(88px, 14vw, 128px); height: auto; margin-bottom: -0.4rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(37,244,238,0.35)) drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(254,44,85,0.18)); animation: logoFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes logoFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-9px); } }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.9rem, 10.5vw, 6.75rem);
    font-weight: 800; line-height: 0.98; letter-spacing: 0.015em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(100deg, #ffffff 0%, #9ffbf7 22%, #ffffff 42%, #ffb9c9 62%, #ffffff 80%, #c9b3ff 100%);
    background-size: 220% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
    animation: shimmer 7s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(37,244,238,0.28)) drop-shadow(0 6px 44px rgba(168,85,247,0.18));
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  @keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: -220% 0; } }
  .hero__tagline { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
  .grad-word {
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--accent) 0%, #7ce9ff 30%, var(--violet) 60%, var(--accent-2) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
    animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero__sub { max-width: 36rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .hero__cta { display: flex; gap: .9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-top: .6rem; }
  .hero__scroll { position: absolute; bottom: 1.6rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); animation: bob 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes bob { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%,0); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%,6px); } }

  .live-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 999px; padding: .4rem 1rem; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .live-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(254,44,85,0.5); color: var(--text); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(254,44,85,0.25); }
  .live-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-2); flex: none; animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(254,44,85,0.5);} 55% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(254,44,85,0);} }

  /* ---------- steps ---------- */
  .steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
  .step {
    --sa: var(--accent);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37,244,238,0.05), transparent 65%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(37,244,238,0.3);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.2rem;
    transition: background .4s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .step:nth-child(2) { --sa: var(--violet); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(168,85,247,0.06), transparent 65%); border-color: rgba(168,85,247,0.35); }
  .step:nth-child(3) { --sa: var(--accent-2); background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(254,44,85,0.06), transparent 65%); border-color: rgba(254,44,85,0.35); }
  .step:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
  .step:hover h3 { color: var(--sa); }
  .step__num { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--sa); }
  .step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin: .55rem 0 .35rem; transition: color .35s var(--ease); }
  .step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }

  /* ---------- official partner panel ---------- */
  .official {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .official::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -18%; width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,244,238,0.16), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .official::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -45%; left: -14%; width: 50%; aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(168,85,247,0.13), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .official h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.6vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.15; margin: .8rem 0 .8rem; text-wrap: balance; }
  .official > div > p { color: var(--muted); }
  .official ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .9rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .official li {
    display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start;
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: .8rem; padding: .9rem 1.1rem; font-size: .95rem;
    transition: border-color .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .official li:hover { border-color: rgba(37,244,238,0.45); transform: translateX(6px); box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(37,244,238,0.12); }
  .official li svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--accent); flex: none; margin-top: .1rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(37,244,238,0.6)); }
  .official li strong { display: block; font-size: .98rem; }
  .official li span { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; }

  /* ---------- benefits (cards with per-card accent) ---------- */
  .cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; }
  .card {
    --ca: var(--accent);
    --ca-soft: rgba(37,244,238,0.13);
    --ca-glow: rgba(37,244,238,0.16);
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .card.a-red    { --ca: var(--accent-2); --ca-soft: rgba(254,44,85,0.13);  --ca-glow: rgba(254,44,85,0.17); }
  .card.a-violet { --ca: var(--violet);   --ca-soft: rgba(168,85,247,0.14); --ca-glow: rgba(168,85,247,0.18); }
  .card.a-sky    { --ca: var(--sky);      --ca-soft: rgba(56,189,248,0.14); --ca-glow: rgba(56,189,248,0.18); }

  .card::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: conic-gradient(from var(--spin),
      transparent 0%, var(--ca) 18%, transparent 34%,
      var(--violet) 52%, transparent 68%, var(--accent-2) 86%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .card:hover::before { opacity: 1; animation: spinBorder 3.2s linear infinite; }
  @keyframes spinBorder { to { --spin: 360deg; } }

  .card::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 40%), var(--ca-glow), transparent 62%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 44px var(--ca-glow); }
  .card__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 15px; flex: none;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ca-soft); color: var(--ca);
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .card:hover .card__icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); box-shadow: 0 0 22px var(--ca-glow); }
  .card__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
  .card__tag { font-size: .66rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ca); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .card h3 { font-size: 1.18rem; font-weight: 700; transition: color .35s var(--ease); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .card:hover h3 { color: var(--ca); text-shadow: 0 0 22px var(--ca-glow); }
  .card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ---------- stats ---------- */
  .stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 3.2rem; }
  .stat {
    --sa: var(--accent); --sa-glow: rgba(37,244,238,0.3);
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(13,13,20,0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { --sa: var(--accent-2); --sa-glow: rgba(254,44,85,0.3); }
  .stat:nth-child(3) { --sa: var(--violet); --sa-glow: rgba(168,85,247,0.3); }
  .stat:nth-child(4) { --sa: var(--sky); --sa-glow: rgba(56,189,248,0.3); }
  .stat:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--sa); box-shadow: 0 0 34px var(--sa-glow); }
  .stat__badge {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: #0a0a12; color: var(--sa);
    border: 1px solid var(--sa);
    font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: .3rem .8rem; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--sa-glow);
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--sa-glow);
  }
  .stat__value { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.15rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--sa); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; letter-spacing: -0.01em; text-shadow: 0 0 26px var(--sa-glow); }
  .stat__label { margin-top: .35rem; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
  .stat__note { margin-top: .5rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

  /* ---------- creators marquee ---------- */
  .marquee { overflow: hidden; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
  .marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 1rem; width: max-content; animation: scroll 42s linear infinite; padding: 1.2rem 0; }
  .marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  @keyframes scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  .creator {
    width: 200px; flex: none;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem; text-align: center;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .creator:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); border-color: rgba(37,244,238,0.5); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(37,244,238,0.18); }
  .creator:nth-child(even):hover { border-color: rgba(254,44,85,0.5); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(254,44,85,0.18); }
  .creator__avatar {
    width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: #032a2a;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7ce9ff);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    transition: box-shadow .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .creator:hover .creator__avatar { box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(37,244,238,0.55); transform: scale(1.06); }
  .creator:nth-child(even) .creator__avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-2), #ff7a9c); color: #3d0313; }
  .creator:nth-child(even):hover .creator__avatar { box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(254,44,85,0.55); }
  .creator__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
  .creator__handle { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
  .creator__count { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .creator:nth-child(even) .creator__count { color: var(--accent-2); }
  .creator__count small { display: block; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .creator__follow {
    margin-top: .4rem; font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid rgba(37,244,238,0.4); border-radius: 999px; padding: .35rem 1rem;
    transition: background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
    cursor: default; user-select: none;
  }
  .creator__follow:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #032a2a; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(37,244,238,0.6); }
  .creator:nth-child(even) .creator__follow { color: var(--accent-2); border-color: rgba(254,44,85,0.4); }
  .creator:nth-child(even) .creator__follow:hover { background: var(--accent-2); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(254,44,85,0.6); }
  .demo-note { text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); font-size: .78rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }

  /* ---------- team ---------- */
  .team { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.1rem; }
  .member {
    --ma: var(--accent); --ma-glow: rgba(37,244,238,0.2);
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.3rem; text-align: center;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .member:nth-child(2) { --ma: var(--accent-2); --ma-glow: rgba(254,44,85,0.2); }
  .member:nth-child(3) { --ma: var(--violet); --ma-glow: rgba(168,85,247,0.2); }
  .member:nth-child(4) { --ma: var(--sky); --ma-glow: rgba(56,189,248,0.2); }
  .member:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--ma); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 30px var(--ma-glow); }
  .member__avatar {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: .6rem;
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--ma);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--ma); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.4rem;
    transition: box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .member:hover .member__avatar { box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--ma-glow); }
  .member h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; }
  .member__role { color: var(--ma); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .member__meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
  .member { cursor: pointer; }

  /* ---------- apply modal ---------- */
  .apply-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 100;
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(4,4,8,0.72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  }
  .apply-overlay.show { display: flex; }
  .apply-panel {
    width: min(560px, 94vw); max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), 0 0 60px rgba(37,244,238,0.12);
  }
  .apply-close {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.15rem; cursor: pointer;
    transition: color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .apply-close:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .apply-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; align-items: center; }
  .apply-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 1.9rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
  .apply-head p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; max-width: 26rem; }
  .apply-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
  .field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .field label { font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
  .field label b { color: var(--accent-2); font-weight: 700; }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    background: rgba(5,5,10,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px; padding: .8rem .95rem;
    color: var(--text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem;
    transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 88px; }
  .field select { appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--accent) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 18px) 50%, calc(100% - 13px) 50%; background-size: 5px 5px; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37,244,238,0.15), 0 0 18px rgba(37,244,238,0.15); }
  .apply-privacy {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex; gap: .6rem; align-items: flex-start;
    font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted);
    background: rgba(37,244,238,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(37,244,238,0.16);
    border-radius: 10px; padding: .7rem .9rem;
  }
  .apply-privacy svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--accent); flex: none; margin-top: .12em; }
  .apply-form .btn { grid-column: 1 / -1; width: 100%; }

  /* role switch (creator vs manager) */
  .role-switch { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: .7rem; }
  .role-opt {
    --ra: var(--accent); --ra-soft: rgba(37,244,238,0.1); --ra-glow: rgba(37,244,238,0.25);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
    background: rgba(5,5,10,0.6); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px; padding: 1rem .8rem; cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-body); text-align: center;
    transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .role-opt--mgr { --ra: var(--violet); --ra-soft: rgba(168,85,247,0.12); --ra-glow: rgba(168,85,247,0.28); }
  .role-opt svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--ra); margin-bottom: .2rem; }
  .role-opt b { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
  .role-opt span { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--muted); }
  .role-opt:hover { border-color: var(--ra); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .role-opt.sel {
    border-color: var(--ra); background: var(--ra-soft);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px var(--ra-glow), inset 0 0 0 1px var(--ra);
  }
  .role-opt.sel b { color: var(--ra); }
  .apply-form.mode-creator .only-manager { display: none; }
  .apply-form.mode-manager .only-creator { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .role-switch { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .apply-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 2.2rem 0 1.4rem; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .apply-success.show { display: flex; }
  .apply-success .big-check {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid var(--accent);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 34px rgba(37,244,238,0.4);
  }
  .apply-success .big-check svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .apply-success h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; }
  .apply-success p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; max-width: 24rem; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .apply-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq { max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; }
  .faq details {
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 1rem;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq details:hover { border-color: rgba(37,244,238,0.35); }
  .faq details[open] { border-color: var(--border-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(37,244,238,0.1); }
  .faq summary {
    cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem;
    transition: color .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq summary:hover { color: var(--accent); }
  .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq summary::after { content: "+"; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--accent); flex: none; width: 1.1em; text-align: center; }
  .faq details[open] summary::after { content: "−"; }
  .faq details p { padding: 0 1.3rem 1.2rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: .93rem; }

  /* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
  .final { text-align: center; }
  .final__panel {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), var(--bg));
    border: 1px solid var(--border-accent); border-radius: 1.6rem;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 4.5rem) 1.5rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .final__panel::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: -55%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1.4; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37,244,238,0.18), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .final__panel::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: -60%; left: 12%;
    width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1.4; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254,44,85,0.13), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;
  }
  .final h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: .9rem; text-wrap: balance; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .final p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 32rem; margin: 0 auto 1.8rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .final .hero__cta { justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; font-size: .9rem; }
  .foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
  .foot-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .foot-brand__mark { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }
  .foot-brand__mark svg, .foot-brand__mark img { width: 30px; height: 30px; display: block; }
  .foot-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; max-width: 22rem; }
  .foot-col h4 { font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .foot-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .55rem; }
  .foot-col a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .25s var(--ease), text-shadow .25s var(--ease); font-size: .88rem; }
  .foot-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(37,244,238,0.6); }
  .foot-legal { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 1.6rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: .78rem; }
  .foot-legal a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ---------- floating contact ---------- */
  .chat-fab {
    position: fixed; right: 1.3rem; bottom: 1.3rem; z-index: 40;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
    color: var(--text); font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 999px; padding: .75rem 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(37,244,238,0.12);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .chat-fab:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 28px rgba(37,244,238,0.35); }
  .chat-fab svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; color: var(--accent); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(37,244,238,0.7)); }

  /* ---------- reveal on scroll ---------- */
  .js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
  .js .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
    .marquee__track { animation: none; flex-wrap: wrap; width: auto; justify-content: center; }
    .orb--cyan, .orb--red, .orb--violet, .live-dot, .aurora,
    .hero h1, .grad-word, .hero__logo, .hero__scroll, .btn--primary { animation: none; }
    .card:hover::before { animation: none; }
    .btn, .card, .chat-fab, .stat, .creator, .member, .step { transition: none; }
  }

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 1rem; }
    .team { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .official { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .nav__links a:not(.nav__link-keep) { display: none; }
    .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero { padding-top: 6.5rem; }
    .hero__scroll { display: none; }
    .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; }
    .btn { padding: .9rem 1.5rem; }
  }

  /* ---------- multi-language content blocks (legal pages) ---------- */
  html[data-lang="en"] .lang-es,
  html[data-lang="es"] .lang-en { display: none; }
  html:not([data-lang]) .lang-es { display: none; }

  /* ---------- standalone apply page ---------- */
  .apply-standalone { min-height: 100svh; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; padding: 8.5rem 1.25rem 5rem; }
  .apply-standalone .apply-panel { max-height: none; width: min(600px, 100%); }

  /* ---------- legal / prose pages ---------- */
  .prose-wrap { max-width: 46rem; margin: 0 auto; padding: 8.5rem 1.25rem 5rem; }
  .prose-wrap h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: .4rem; text-wrap: balance; }
  .prose-wrap .prose-updated { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: .8rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
  .prose-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 2rem 0 .6rem; color: var(--text); }
  .prose-wrap p, .prose-wrap li { color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
  .prose-wrap ul { padding-left: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
  .prose-wrap li { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
  .prose-wrap a { color: var(--accent); }
  .prose-wrap a:hover { text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37,244,238,0.5); }
  .prose-wrap .prose-note {
    background: rgba(37,244,238,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(37,244,238,0.16);
    border-radius: 10px; padding: .8rem 1rem; font-size: .85rem;
  }
  .page-footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 2rem 0; text-align: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-size: .8rem; }
  .page-footer a { color: var(--muted); }
  .page-footer a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

  /* ---------- creator spotlight (real roster) ---------- */
  .spotlight { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; max-width: 56rem; margin: 0 auto; }
  .spot {
    --sa: var(--accent); --sa-glow: rgba(37,244,238,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .spot:nth-child(2) { --sa: var(--accent-2); --sa-glow: rgba(254,44,85,0.2); }
  .spot:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--sa); box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 34px var(--sa-glow); }
  .spot::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: -55%; right: -18%; width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sa-glow), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; opacity: .6;
  }
  .spot__avatar {
    position: relative; width: 88px; height: 88px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.6rem; color: #032a2a;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7ce9ff);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--sa-glow);
  }
  .spot:nth-child(2) .spot__avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-2), #ff7a9c); color: #3d0313; }
  .spot:nth-child(3) { --sa: var(--violet); --sa-glow: rgba(168,85,247,0.2); }
  .spot:nth-child(3) .spot__avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), #c9a2ff); color: #240b3f; }
  .spot:nth-child(4) { --sa: var(--sky); --sa-glow: rgba(56,189,248,0.2); }
  .spot:nth-child(4) .spot__avatar { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky), #9bdcff); color: #06283d; }


  .spot__avatar img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .spot__info { min-width: 0; }
  .spot__name { display: block; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .spot__handle { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
  .spot__stats { margin-left: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .7rem; text-align: right; flex: none; }
  .spot__stat b { display: block; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--sa); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--sa-glow); line-height: 1.05; }
  .spot__stat small { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .spotlight { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .spot { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .spot__stats { margin-left: 0; flex-direction: row; gap: 1.4rem; text-align: left; width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ---------- dot cursor (desktop only) ---------- */
  @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    body, a, button, summary, input, select, textarea, label,
    .card, .member, .spot, .creator, .role-opt, .lang-toggle, .chat-fab { cursor: none; }
    .cursor-dot {
      position: fixed; left: 0; top: 0; z-index: 9999;
      width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--accent);
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37,244,238,0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(37,244,238,0.4);
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
      opacity: 0;
      mix-blend-mode: screen;
    }
    .cursor-dot.on { opacity: 1; }
    .cursor-dot.hovering {
      width: 30px; height: 30px;
      background: rgba(37,244,238,0.28);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(37,244,238,0.5), inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--accent);
    }
    .cursor-dot.down { width: 7px; height: 7px; }
  }

  /* mobile: chat fab becomes icon-only */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .chat-fab { padding: .85rem; }
    .chat-fab span { display: none; }
  }