:root {
    --font-sans: "Montserrat", system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;

    --bf-bg:      #F4F4F5;
    --bf-surface: #E4E4E7;
    --bf-paper:   #FAFAFA;
    --bf-alt-bg:  #FFFFFF;
    --bf-text:    #171717;
    --bf-muted:   #71717A;
    --bf-border:  #D4D4D8;

    --bf-cobalt:  #3B6CE7;  /* civic accent — used sparingly */
    --bf-gold:    #FFC800;
    --bf-crimson: #E04848;
    --bf-mint:    #5AE09A;
    --bf-teal:    #2BB5A0;

    --accent: var(--bf-cobalt);

    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --shadow-comic: 4px 4px 0px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --ease-brand: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-transform: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

    --maxw: 1080px;
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--bf-text);
    background: var(--bf-bg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--bf-muted);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .wrap { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem); }

  /* ── Top bar ── */
  .topbar {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bf-border);
    background: var(--bf-paper);
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 10;
  }
  .topbar .wrap {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    height: 64px;
  }
  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .brand img { height: 22px; width: auto; display: block; }
  .brand .div { width: 1px; height: 22px; background: var(--bf-border); }
  .status {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); display: inline-block; }

  /* ── Hero ── */
  .hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(4rem, 11vw, 8rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); }
  .hero > .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .hero-video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-brand); }
  .hero-video.is-ready { opacity: 1; }
  .hero-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(244,244,245,0.95) 0%, rgba(244,244,245,0.84) 38%, rgba(244,244,245,0.55) 72%, rgba(244,244,245,0.34) 100%); }
  .hero .kicker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
  .hero .kicker .line { height: 1px; flex: 1; background: var(--bf-border); max-width: 120px; }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.2vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
    max-width: 16ch;
  }
  .hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--accent); }
  .hero .lede {
    font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 2.1vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2c2c2e;
    max-width: 42ch;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .hero .lede strong { font-weight: 600; }
  .hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; margin-top: 2.25rem; }
  .btn-dark { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: transform 0.15s var(--ease-transform), background-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
  .btn-dark.solid { background: var(--bf-text); color: var(--bf-paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-comic); }
  .btn-dark.solid:hover { transform: translate(-2px,-2px); box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.95); }
  .btn-dark.line { background: transparent; color: var(--bf-text); border: 1px solid rgba(23,23,23,0.3); }
  .btn-dark.line:hover { background: rgba(23,23,23,0.05); border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.55); }

  /* ── Section scaffolding ── */
  section.block { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; border-top: 4px solid var(--accent); }
  section.block.alt { background: var(--bf-alt-bg); }
  section.block.plain { border-top: 1px solid var(--bf-border); }

  .sec-head { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; max-width: 60ch; }
  .sec-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .sec-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: 0; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 1rem;
  }
  .sec-head p { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: #34343a; margin: 0; max-width: 56ch; }

  /* ── Three-up grid ── */
  .grid3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .grid3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .card {
    background: var(--bf-paper);
    border: 2px solid var(--bf-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    transition: transform var(--ease-brand) 0.3s, border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  }
  .card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .card .num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .card h3 { font-size: 1.1875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; }
  .card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #44444a; margin: 0; }

  /* ── Why it matters — stacked statements ── */
  .matters { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: start; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .matters { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
  .chain { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .chain .step { display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.9rem 0; }
  .chain .step .ic {
    flex: none; width: 30px; height: 30px; border: 2px solid var(--bf-text);
    border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .chain .step .tx { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.45; padding-top: 2px; }
  .chain .step .tx strong { font-weight: 700; }
  .chain .connector { width: 2px; height: 18px; background: var(--bf-border); margin-left: 14px; }

  .sticky {
    background: var(--bf-gold); color: var(--bf-text);
    border: 3px solid var(--bf-text); box-shadow: var(--shadow-comic);
    padding: 1.75rem; transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
  }
  .sticky .eyebrow { color: rgba(23,23,23,0.55); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .sticky p { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }

  /* ── Method strip ── */
  .method { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0; border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bf-paper); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .method { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .phase { padding: 1.75rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--bf-border); }
  .phase:last-child { border-right: none; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .phase { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bf-border); } .phase:last-child { border-bottom: none; } }
  .phase .pn { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; color: var(--bf-muted); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .phase h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 0; }
  .phase p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #44444a; margin: 0; }

  /* ── Event card (logistics, prominent) ── */
  .eventblock { border-top: none; padding: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem); }
  .eventcard {
    background: var(--bf-text); color: var(--bf-paper);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-comic);
    overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  }
  .eventcard::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bf-gold) 0 28%, var(--bf-crimson) 28% 50%, var(--bf-cobalt) 50% 72%, var(--bf-mint) 72% 100%); }
  .ec-top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1px 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.9rem) clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }
  @media (max-width: 760px) { .ec-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; } .ec-top .ec-rule { display: none; } }
  .ec-rule { width: 1px; align-self: stretch; background: rgba(250,250,250,0.16); }
  .ec-date { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .ec-kicker { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6875rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-gold); margin: 0 0 0.7rem; }
  .ec-dateline { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
  .ec-year { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.32em; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.6); margin-top: 0.55rem; }
  .ec-name { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.8vw, 2rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.05; margin: 0 0 0.7rem; }
  .ec-name span { display: block; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.58); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92em; }
  .ec-venue { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.88); margin: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; line-height: 1.4; }
  .ec-venue .pin { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bf-cobalt); flex: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59,108,231,0.25); }
  .ec-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); border-top: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.14); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .ec-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .ec-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .ec-fact { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; padding: 1.05rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.35;
    color: rgba(250,250,250,0.82); border-right: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.14); }
  .ec-fact:last-child { border-right: none; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .ec-fact:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; } .ec-fact:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.14); } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .ec-fact { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.14); } .ec-fact:last-child { border-bottom: none; } }
  .ec-fact .d { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
  .ec-fact .d.gold { background: var(--bf-gold); } .ec-fact .d.crimson { background: var(--bf-crimson); }
  .ec-fact .d.cobalt { background: var(--bf-cobalt); } .ec-fact .d.mint { background: var(--bf-mint); }

  /* ── Logo wall (partners) ── */
  .logowall { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .logowall img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
  .roles { margin-top: 2.5rem; }

  .essentials { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
  .pill {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: 1px solid var(--bf-border); background: var(--bf-paper);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 999px; color: #3a3a40;
  }

  /* ── Coalition ── */
  .coal { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .coal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; } }
  .coal-label { font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--bf-muted); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
  .coal-note { margin-top: 1.75rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--bf-muted); font-style: italic; }

  /* ── Ask / two columns ── */
  .ask { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .ask { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .askcard { padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); background: var(--bf-paper); }
  .askcard.dark { background: var(--bf-text); border-color: var(--bf-text); color: var(--bf-paper); }
  .askcard.dark .eyebrow { color: rgba(250,250,250,0.6); }
  .askcard.dark h3 { color: var(--bf-paper); }
  .askcard .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .askcard h3 { font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
  .askcard ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem; }
  .askcard li { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; }
  .askcard li::before { content: "→"; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; flex: none; }
  .askcard.dark li::before { color: var(--bf-gold); }

  /* ── Application form ── */
  .applyrow { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .applyrow .chip { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.7); border: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.25); padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 999px; }

  /* ── Get involved band ── */
  .cta { background: var(--bf-text); color: var(--bf-paper); padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0; }
  .cta .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem); align-items: start; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .cta .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }
  .cta .eyebrow { color: rgba(250,250,250,0.55); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .cta h2 { color: var(--bf-paper); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 1rem; max-width: 18ch; }
  .cta p { color: rgba(250,250,250,0.78); font-size: 1.0625rem; margin: 0; max-width: 44ch; }
  .cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none; padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform 0.15s var(--ease-transform), background-color 0.2s;
  }
  .btn:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
  .btn-primary { background: var(--bf-gold); color: var(--bf-text); box-shadow: var(--shadow-comic); }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translate(-2px, -2px); box-shadow: 6px 6px 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.95); }
  .btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--bf-paper); border: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.35); }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(250,250,250,0.08); }
  .cta-note { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.5); }

  /* ── Footer ── */
  footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--bf-border); background: var(--bf-paper); padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  footer .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  footer .src { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--bf-muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 60ch; }
  footer img { height: 34px; opacity: 0.9; }

  /* ── Section 3 · What you walk away with (stacked rows) ── */
  .outputs { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .output {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: start;
    background: var(--bf-paper); border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.85rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform var(--ease-brand) 0.3s;
  }
  .output:hover { border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .output .marker { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding-top: 0.2rem; }
  .output .marker .d { width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
  .output .marker .n { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--bf-muted); }
  .output .body h3 { font-size: 1.1875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 0.4rem; }
  .output .body p { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #44444a; margin: 0; }
  @media (max-width: 620px) { .output { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.7rem; } }
  .outputs-intro { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #34343a; margin: 0 0 2rem; max-width: 56ch; }

  /* ── Section 5 · Who's in the room (accordion) ── */
  .accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
  .acc-item { border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: var(--bf-paper); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.2s; }
  .acc-item[open] { border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.45); }
  .acc-item > summary {
    list-style: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem; user-select: none;
  }
  .acc-item > summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .acc-item > summary .d { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
  .acc-item > summary .who { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; flex: 1; }
  .acc-item > summary .tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted); }
  .acc-item > summary .chev { flex: none; color: var(--bf-muted); transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-brand); display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .acc-item[open] > summary .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  .acc-body { padding: 0 1.6rem 1.5rem; padding-left: calc(1.6rem + 11px + 1rem); }
  .acc-body p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #3a3a40; margin: 0 0 1.1rem; max-width: 62ch; }
  .acc-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--font-sans); }
  .acc-cta:hover { gap: 0.7rem; }
  .anchor-statement { font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #34343a; margin: 0 0 1.75rem; max-width: 60ch; }
  .anchor-statement strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--bf-text); }

  /* ── Section 8 · form ── */
  .applyform { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
  .seg { display: flex; gap: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.25); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
  .seg label { flex: 1; }
  .seg input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .seg .opt {
    display: block; text-align: center; padding: 0.7rem 0.5rem; cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(250,250,250,0.7); border-right: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.2); transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .seg label:last-child .opt { border-right: none; }
  .seg input:checked + .opt { background: var(--bf-gold); color: var(--bf-text); font-weight: 600; }
  .seg .opt:hover { background: rgba(250,250,250,0.07); }
  .seg input:checked + .opt:hover { background: var(--bf-gold); }
  .ff { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .ff label.lbl { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.6); }
  .ff input.txt, .ff textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--bf-paper);
    background: rgba(250,250,250,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(250,250,250,0.22); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; width: 100%; resize: vertical;
  }
  .ff input.txt:focus, .ff textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--bf-gold); background: rgba(250,250,250,0.1); }
  .ff input.txt::placeholder, .ff textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(250,250,250,0.4); }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .btn-submit { border: none; cursor: pointer; align-self: flex-start; }
  .form-ok { display: none; padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem; border: 2px solid var(--bf-gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); background: rgba(255,200,0,0.08); }
  .form-ok p { margin: 0; color: var(--bf-paper); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; }
  .form-ok strong { color: var(--bf-gold); }

  /* ── Media frames & gallery ── */
  image-slot { display: block; }
  .mediaframe {
    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; width: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; background: var(--bf-surface);
  }
  .mediaframe image-slot, .mediaframe video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .media-overlay { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 1.75rem); max-width: 30rem; pointer-events: none; }
  .media-card { background: var(--bf-paper); border: 2px solid var(--bf-text); border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-comic); padding: 1.2rem 1.35rem; pointer-events: auto; }
  .media-card .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .media-card p.tx { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #2c2c2e; margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }

  /* stat strip with count-up */
  .statstrip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--bf-border); }
  @media (max-width: 680px) { .statstrip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  .stat { padding: 1.4rem 0.5rem 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
  .stat .num { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
  .stat .lab { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted); }

  /* gallery */
  .gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .shot { margin: 0; }
  .shot-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bf-surface); transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s; }
  .shot-media image-slot, .shot-media video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-brand); }
  .shot:hover .shot-media { border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .shot:hover .shot-media image-slot, .shot:hover .shot-media video { transform: scale(1.05); }
  .shot figcaption { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0; }
  .shot figcaption .d { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }

  /* marquee partner band */
  .marquee { overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid var(--bf-border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bf-border); padding: 0.9rem 0; margin-top: 1rem;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
  .marquee-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 2.5rem; white-space: nowrap; will-change: transform; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { .marquee-track { animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; } }
  @keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  .marquee-track .mq { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #3a3a40; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .marquee-track .mq::after { content: "•"; color: var(--accent); }

  /* ── How it works · video phase cards (hero-style overlay) ── */
  .phasecards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .phasecards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .phasecard { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bf-surface); transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform var(--ease-brand) 0.3s; }
  .phasecard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
  .phasecard-video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-brand); }
  .phasecard-video.is-ready { opacity: 1; }
  .phasecard-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(244,244,245,0.97) 0%, rgba(244,244,245,0.9) 30%, rgba(244,244,245,0.5) 58%, rgba(244,244,245,0.12) 100%); }
  .phasecard-content { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem; }
  .phasecard-content .pn { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .phasecard-content .pdot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none; }
  .phasecard-content h4 { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; }
  .phasecard-content p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; color: #34343a; margin: 0; }

  /* ── Walk away · integrated video panel ── */
  .walkpanel { position: relative; min-height: clamp(420px, 58vh, 580px); display: flex; border: 2px solid var(--bf-border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; background: var(--bf-surface); }
  .walkpanel-video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-brand); }
  .walkpanel-video.is-ready { opacity: 1; }
  .walkpanel-scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(244,244,245,0.97) 0%, rgba(244,244,245,0.93) 40%, rgba(244,244,245,0.62) 66%, rgba(244,244,245,0.16) 100%); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .walkpanel { min-height: 0; } }
  .walkpanel-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; align-self: flex-end; width: 100%; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); }
  .walkrows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .wrow { position: relative; border-top: 1px solid rgba(23,23,23,0.14); padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1rem 0.9rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-brand), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease-brand); }
  .wrow:first-child { border-top: none; }
  .wrow::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; background: var(--rc, var(--accent)); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-brand); }
  .wr-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .wr-num { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--rc, var(--accent)); flex: none; min-width: 2.4ch; }
  .wr-title { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .wr-chev { flex: none; color: var(--bf-muted); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-brand); }
  .wr-desc { font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.55; color: #34343a; margin: 0; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: calc(2.4ch + 1rem); transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-brand), opacity 0.4s var(--ease-brand), margin-top 0.4s var(--ease-brand); }
  .wrow.open { background: rgba(250,250,250,0.66); padding-left: 1.4rem; }
  .wrow.open::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
  .wrow.open .wr-desc { max-height: 240px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 0.65rem; }
  .wrow.open .wr-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .wrow:hover { background: rgba(250,250,250,0.66); padding-left: 1.4rem; }
    .wrow:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
    .wrow:hover .wr-desc { max-height: 240px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 0.65rem; }
    .wrow:hover .wr-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  }

  /* ── Motion system (BFD motion spec) ── */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    [data-anim] {
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-brand), transform 0.8s var(--ease-brand), filter 0.8s var(--ease-brand);
      transition-delay: var(--d, 0s);
      will-change: opacity, transform;
    }
    [data-anim="up"]    { transform: translateY(30px); }
    [data-anim="down"]  { transform: translateY(-24px); }
    [data-anim="left"]  { transform: translateX(-44px); }
    [data-anim="right"] { transform: translateX(44px); }
    [data-anim="scale"] { transform: scale(0.96); }
    [data-anim="blur"]  { transform: translateY(16px); filter: blur(8px); }
    [data-anim].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; }

    /* legacy fade-up */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-brand), transform 0.8s var(--ease-brand); }
    .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    /* ambient life — slow civic pulse on the venue pin */
    .ec-venue .pin { animation: pinPulse 2.8s var(--ease-brand) infinite; }
    @keyframes pinPulse {
      0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59,108,231,0.25); }
      50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(59,108,231,0.06); }
    }

    /* ambient life — gentle breathing on event-fact + caption state dots */
    .ec-fact .d, .shot figcaption .d { animation: dotBreathe 3.4s var(--ease-brand) infinite; }
    .ec-fact:nth-child(2) .d, .shot:nth-child(2) figcaption .d { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .ec-fact:nth-child(3) .d, .shot:nth-child(3) figcaption .d { animation-delay: 1s; }
    .ec-fact:nth-child(4) .d { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
    @keyframes dotBreathe {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
      50%      { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0.78; }
    }
  }

  /* ════════════ IMMERSION LAYER (v5) ════════════ */

  /* #1a · scroll progress bar */
  .scroll-progress {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 50;
    background: transparent; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .scroll-progress .fill {
    height: 100%; width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bf-gold) 0%, var(--bf-cobalt) 50%, var(--bf-mint) 100%);
    transform-origin: left;
  }

  /* #1b · section dot rail */
  .dotrail {
    position: fixed; right: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 40; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.95rem; align-items: flex-end;
  }
  @media (max-width: 920px) { .dotrail { display: none; } }
  .dotrail a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer; group: rail;
  }
  .dotrail .rl {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bf-muted); white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(6px); transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease-brand), transform 0.25s var(--ease-brand);
  }
  .dotrail .dt {
    width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; flex: none;
    background: transparent; border: 1.5px solid var(--bf-border);
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-brand), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-brand), transform 0.3s var(--ease-brand);
  }
  .dotrail a:hover .rl { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .dotrail a:hover .dt { border-color: var(--bf-text); }
  .dotrail a.active .dt { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); transform: scale(1.35); }
  .dotrail a.active .rl { opacity: 1; transform: none; color: var(--bf-text); }

  /* #1c · hero depth — copy + video respond to scroll (JS-driven custom props) */
  .hero-video { transform: scale(1.06); will-change: transform; }
  .hero > .wrap { will-change: transform, opacity; }

  /* #2a · live countdown inside event card */
  .ec-countdown { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 1.1rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
  .ec-cd-unit { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.25rem; }
  .ec-cd-num {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; color: var(--bf-paper);
  }
  .ec-cd-lab { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.5); }
  .ec-cd-sep { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: rgba(250,250,250,0.3); line-height: 0.9; align-self: flex-start; }
  .ec-cd-kicker { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-gold); margin: 0 0 0.55rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; }
  .ec-cd-kicker .lv { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bf-mint); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(90,224,154,0.6); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { .ec-cd-kicker .lv { animation: liveBlink 1.8s var(--ease-brand) infinite; } }
  @keyframes liveBlink { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(90,224,154,0.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(90,224,154,0); } }
  @media (max-width: 760px) { .ec-countdown { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.8rem 1rem; } }

  /* #2b · stat strip (uses existing .statstrip / count-up) */
  .statstrip.solo { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .statstrip .stat .num { color: var(--bf-text); }
  .statstrip .stat .num .u { color: var(--accent); }

  /* #3 · phase journey spine */
  .phasejourney { position: relative; }
  .phase-spine { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
  .phase-spine::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 13px; left: 16.66%; right: 16.66%; height: 2px;
    background: var(--bf-border); z-index: 0;
  }
  .phase-spine .phase-progress {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: 13px; left: 16.66%; height: 2px; width: 0;
    max-width: 66.66%; z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bf-gold), var(--bf-cobalt), var(--bf-mint));
    transition: width 0.8s var(--ease-brand);
  }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .phase-spine { display: none; } }
  .phase-node { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .phase-node .pnode-dot {
    width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bf-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--nc, var(--accent)); display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--nc, var(--accent));
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-brand), color 0.3s var(--ease-brand), transform 0.3s var(--ease-brand);
  }
  section.block.alt .phase-node .pnode-dot { background: var(--bf-alt-bg); }
  .phase-node.lit .pnode-dot { background: var(--nc, var(--accent)); color: var(--bf-paper); transform: scale(1.08); }
  .phase-node .pnode-day { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted); }

  /* #3 · hover-reveal extra line on phase cards */
  .phasecard-content .pc-extra {
    max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.45; color: #34343a; font-weight: 500;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(23,23,23,0); padding-top: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-brand), opacity 0.4s var(--ease-brand), margin-top 0.4s var(--ease-brand), padding-top 0.4s var(--ease-brand), border-color 0.4s var(--ease-brand);
  }
  .phasecard-content .pc-extra .pc-extra-lab { display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--bf-muted); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .phasecard:hover .pc-extra, .phasecard:focus-within .pc-extra {
    max-height: 120px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 0.85rem; padding-top: 0.85rem; border-top-color: rgba(23,23,23,0.14);
  }

  /* #5 · why-it-matters drawing line */
  .chain { position: relative; }
  .chain .chain-track { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 22px; bottom: 22px; width: 2px; background: var(--bf-border); z-index: 0; }
  .chain .chain-draw { position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 22px; width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--accent); z-index: 1; transition: height 0.15s linear; }
  .chain .step { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .chain .step .ic { background: var(--bf-bg); transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-brand), background 0.4s var(--ease-brand), color 0.4s var(--ease-brand); }
  .chain .step.reached .ic { background: var(--bf-text); color: var(--bf-paper); border-color: var(--bf-text); }
  .chain .connector { background: transparent; }