/* ===================================================================
   USC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — "Varsity Program"
   Poster-brutalist program board · cardinal / cream / Trojan gold
   =================================================================== */

:root{
  --cardinal: #8C0009;
  --cardinal-deep: #6d0007;
  --cardinal-hi: #b3000e;
  --cream: #FBF3E4;
  --cream-dim: #e9ddc7;
  --gold: #FFC72C;
  --ink: #1a0203;
  --line: rgba(251,243,228,.22);
  --line-soft: rgba(251,243,228,.12);
  --maxw: 1280px;
  --pad: clamp(18px, 5vw, 68px);
  --f-disp: "Bricolage Grotesque", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-body: "Instrument Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-block: "Graduate", Georgia, serif;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ html{ scroll-behavior:auto; } }

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--cardinal);
  color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.05vw,17px);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
img,svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
.sr-only{ position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px; overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap; border:0; }

.skip{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; z-index:200;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); padding:10px 16px; font-weight:600;
}
.skip:focus{ left:8px; top:8px; }

/* ---- background field: subtle grain + vignette ---- */
body::before{
  content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%, rgba(255,199,44,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(100% 120% at 100% 120%, rgba(0,0,0,.45), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode:normal;
}
body::after{
  content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.05;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
main, .site-head, .site-foot{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* ============================ BELT SCROLL BAR ============================ */
.belt{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px; z-index:150;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
.belt__fill{
  display:block; height:100%; width:0;
  background:var(--cream);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  transition:background-color .25s linear;
}
.belt__fill[data-belt="white"]{ background:#f4efe6; }
.belt__fill[data-belt="blue"]{ background:#1f5fd6; }
.belt__fill[data-belt="purple"]{ background:#7a3cc4; }
.belt__fill[data-belt="brown"]{ background:#7a4a24; }
.belt__fill[data-belt="black"]{ background:#111; box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.25) inset; }

/* ============================ HEADER ============================ */
.site-head{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  padding:14px var(--pad);
  background:linear-gradient(var(--cardinal), rgba(140,0,9,.86));
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; color:var(--cream); }
.brand__mark{ width:30px; height:30px; color:var(--gold); flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand__wm{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:19px; letter-spacing:.06em; line-height:1; }
.brand__sub{ color:var(--gold); margin-left:4px; }
.nav{ display:flex; gap:clamp(10px,1.8vw,26px); flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; }
.nav a{
  font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--cream-dim); padding:6px 2px; position:relative; transition:color .2s;
}
.nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:0; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold); transition:right .25s ease;
}
.nav a:hover, .nav a:focus-visible{ color:var(--cream); }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a:focus-visible::after{ right:0; }
.head-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.head-cta{
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.05em;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:2px; white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.head-cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }

/* hamburger — mobile only */
.menu-btn{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
  width:42px; height:42px; padding:0; cursor:pointer;
  background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
}
.menu-btn span{ width:17px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--cream); transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
html.menu-open .menu-btn span:first-child{ transform:translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg); }
html.menu-open .menu-btn span:last-child{ transform:translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* full-screen menu overlay (sits under the sticky header, which stays visible) */
.menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:90;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cardinal) 0%, var(--cardinal-deep) 60%);
  padding:96px var(--pad) 34px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .3s ease, visibility 0s linear .3s;
}
html.menu-open .menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity .28s ease; }
html.menu-open{ overflow:hidden; }
.menu__link{
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px;
  font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 7.4vw, 2.5rem);
  padding:13px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); color:var(--cream);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);
}
.menu__i{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold); }
html.menu-open .menu__link{
  opacity:1; transform:none;
  transition:opacity .45s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.05s; }
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.10s; }
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.15s; }
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.20s; }
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.25s; }
html.menu-open .menu__link:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.30s; }
.menu__foot{
  margin-top:auto; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:22px; font-size:13.5px;
}
.menu__foot a{ color:var(--cream-dim); }
.menu__foot a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .menu, .menu__link, .menu-btn span{ transition:none !important; }
}

@media (max-width:860px){
  .site-head{ padding:12px var(--pad); }
  .nav{ display:none; }
  .menu-btn{ display:flex; }
}

/* ============================ HERO ============================ */
.hero{
  min-height:min(100svh, 1000px);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:clamp(20px,3vw,40px) var(--pad) 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__grid{
  flex:1;
  max-width:var(--maxw); width:100%; margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "tl    tr"
    "wall  cut"
    "tag   cut"
    "stats stats"
    "cta   cta";
  gap:clamp(14px,2.2vw,30px) clamp(20px,4vw,54px);
  align-content:start;
  padding-top:clamp(10px,3vh,40px);
}
.hero__meta{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:3px; }
.hero__meta--tl{ grid-area:tl; }
.hero__meta--tr{ grid-area:tr; text-align:right; align-items:flex-end; }
.tick{
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--cream-dim); font-weight:500;
}
.tick--gold{ color:var(--gold); }

.hero__wall{ grid-area:wall; margin:0; align-self:center; position:relative; }
.hero__wall::before{ /* soft stadium-light glow behind the wordmark */
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; width:130%; aspect-ratio:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,199,44,.14), rgba(255,199,44,.05) 42%, transparent 68%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__logo{
  display:block; position:relative; width:min(100%, 540px); height:auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.22));
}

.hero__tag{
  grid-area:tag; align-self:start; max-width:34ch;
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px); color:var(--cream-dim); margin:0;
}
.hero__tag em{ color:var(--cream); font-style:italic; }

.hero__cut{
  grid-area:cut; margin:0; align-self:stretch;
  min-height:clamp(200px,26vw,360px);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  position:relative; isolation:isolate;
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.hero__cut-img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 38%;
  z-index:-2;
}
/* cardinal wash so the photo sits in the palette instead of fighting it */
.hero__cut::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(140,0,9,.12), rgba(140,0,9,.55)),
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 80% 10%, rgba(255,199,44,.10), transparent 55%);
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}
.hero__cut-tag{
  position:absolute; left:12px; bottom:12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px;
  padding:8px 12px; border-radius:8px;
  background:rgba(11,1,2,.5); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,199,44,.35);
}
.hero__cut-tag b{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--gold); }
.hero__cut-tag span{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream-dim); }
/* photo is never reveal-gated — the entrance choreography fades it with the rest
   of the hero, and no-JS/failsafe paths always show it */

.hero__stats{
  grid-area:stats;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top:clamp(8px,2vh,20px);
}
.stat{
  padding:clamp(12px,1.6vw,20px) clamp(8px,1.4vw,18px) clamp(10px,1.4vw,16px);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
}
.stat:first-child{ padding-left:0; }
.stat:last-child{ border-right:0; }
.stat__n{
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.6vw,3rem); line-height:.9;
  color:var(--cream); letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.stat__plus{ color:var(--gold); }
.stat__slash{ color:var(--gold); margin:0 -.04em; }
.stat__l{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream-dim); }

.hero__cta{ grid-area:cta; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; padding-bottom:clamp(16px,2vh,26px); }
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:14px; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:14px 22px; border-radius:2px; transition:transform .15s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s, color .2s;
}
.btn--gold{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); }
.btn--gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.32); }
.btn--ghost{ border:1px solid var(--cream); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background:var(--cream); color:var(--cardinal); transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---- mobile hero: cinematic full-bleed photo, bottom-anchored lockup ---- */
@media (max-width:780px){
  /* header floats transparent over the photo; gains a blurred cardinal bar on scroll */
  .site-head{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
    background:transparent; border-bottom:0;
    padding:14px var(--pad);
    transition:background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
  }
  .site-head.scrolled{
    background:rgba(109,0,7,.9);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  }

  .hero{ position:relative; padding:0; border-bottom:0; }

  /* the squad photo IS the hero — full-bleed, always painted (no reveal gating) */
  .hero__cut{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
    margin:0; border:0; border-radius:0; box-shadow:none;
    min-height:0; height:auto;
  }
  .hero__cut-img{ object-position:center 62%; }
  /* cardinal grade: dark up top for the header, clear through the squad,
     then melts to solid cardinal so the page continues seamlessly */
  .hero__cut::before{
    mix-blend-mode:normal;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(80,0,5,.72) 0%,
      rgba(140,0,9,.24) 30%,
      rgba(120,0,8,.38) 56%,
      rgba(109,0,7,.9) 78%,
      var(--cardinal-deep) 97%);
  }
  .hero__cut-tag{ display:none; }

  /* bottom-anchored content stack */
  .hero__grid{
    position:relative; z-index:1; flex:1;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
    max-width:none; gap:0; padding:0 var(--pad);
  }
  /* own compositor layer per child — some engines skip painting text-only
     elements over the full-bleed photo layer without this */
  .hero__grid > *{ transform:translateZ(0); }
  .hero__meta--tl{ flex-direction:row; margin-bottom:12px; order:1; }
  .hero__meta--tl .tick{ font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.24em; }
  .tick--loc{ display:none; }
  .hero__meta--tr{ display:none; }

  .hero__wall{ margin:0 0 16px; order:2; }
  .hero__wall::before{ display:none; }
  .hero__logo{ width:min(66vw,330px); filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45)); }

  .hero__tag{ order:3; margin:0 0 20px; max-width:none; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--cream); }

  .hero__cta{ order:4; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr; gap:10px; padding-bottom:0; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .hero__cta .btn{ justify-content:center; padding:15px 8px; font-size:13.5px; }

  /* stats: one quiet hairline row at the base of the lockup */
  .hero__stats{
    order:5; display:flex; gap:22px; margin:0; padding:14px 0 4px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(251,243,228,.28);
  }
  .stat{ flex-direction:row; align-items:baseline; gap:7px; padding:0; border:0; white-space:nowrap; }
  .stat:nth-child(3){ display:none; } /* officers — least useful above the fold */
  .stat__n{ font-size:1.1rem; }
  .stat__l{ font-size:9px; letter-spacing:.14em; }
  .stat__l-long{ display:none; } /* "Belts &" only fits on desktop */
}

/* ---- ticker ---- */
.hero__ticker{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap;
  padding:12px 0; margin-top:auto;
}
.ticker__track{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:22px;
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--cream-dim);
  animation:ticker 26s linear infinite;
}
.ticker__track .dot{ color:var(--gold); }
@keyframes ticker{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .ticker__track{ animation:none; } }

/* ============================ SHARED SECTION ============================ */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow--light{ color:var(--gold); }
.hl{ color:var(--gold); font-style:italic; font-family:var(--f-disp); }

/* ============================ ABOUT ============================ */
.about{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) var(--pad);
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr .9fr; gap:clamp(30px,6vw,80px); align-items:start;
}
.about__h{
  font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:700; line-height:.98;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.6rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:0 0 22px;
}
.about__lead p{ color:var(--cream-dim); max-width:46ch; margin:0 0 16px; }
.about__board{
  border:1px solid var(--line); padding:clamp(20px,2.5vw,30px); background:rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}
.board__title{
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--cream-dim); display:block; padding-bottom:14px; margin-bottom:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.roster{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
.roster li{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto; align-items:baseline; gap:12px;
  padding:11px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.roster li:last-child{ border-bottom:0; }
.roster__i{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold); }
.roster__n{ font-weight:600; }
.roster__n--tbd{ color:var(--cream-dim); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; }
.roster__r{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream-dim); text-align:right; }
.board__cta{
  display:inline-block; margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:13px;
  color:var(--gold); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:border-color .2s;
}
.board__cta:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); }
@media (max-width:820px){ .about{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================ SCHEDULE ============================ */
.sched{
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink);
  padding:clamp(56px,9vw,110px) var(--pad);
}
.sched__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto clamp(28px,4vw,46px); }
.sched .eyebrow{ color:var(--cardinal); }
.sched__h{
  font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.6rem); margin:0; line-height:.98;
}
.sched__grid{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:2px solid var(--ink); border-left:1px solid rgba(26,2,3,.16);
}
.sc{
  padding:clamp(18px,2vw,26px);
  border-right:1px solid rgba(26,2,3,.16); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(26,2,3,.16);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px;
}
.sc__k{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cardinal); }
.sc__v{ font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem); line-height:1; }
.sc__v--tbd{ color:#a08a5e; position:relative; }
.sc__v--tbd::after{ content:"pending"; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#b09a6e; margin-left:8px; vertical-align:middle; }
.sc__note{ font-size:13px; color:#5c4a3a; line-height:1.45; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .sched__grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .sched__grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.steps{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:clamp(30px,4vw,48px) auto 0; padding:0;
  list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px;
}
.steps li{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  padding:18px 20px; background:var(--cardinal); color:var(--cream); border-radius:2px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.steps__n{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; }
.steps__t{ font-weight:600; flex:1; min-width:0; }
.steps__code{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--gold); background:rgba(0,0,0,.22); padding:4px 8px; border-radius:2px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ============================ LINKS ============================ */
.links{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:clamp(56px,9vw,110px) var(--pad); }
.links__head{ margin-bottom:clamp(22px,3vw,38px); }
.links__h{ font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.02em; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3.2rem); margin:0; line-height:1; }
.linklist{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.linklist a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  padding:clamp(16px,2vw,22px) 4px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:padding-left .25s, background .2s;
}
.linklist a:hover, .linklist a:focus-visible{ padding-left:18px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,199,44,.10), transparent 60%); }
.ll__i{ font-family:var(--f-block); color:var(--gold); font-size:20px; transition:transform .25s; }
.linklist a:hover .ll__i{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.ll__t{ font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.5rem); flex:1; }
.ll__tag{ font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream-dim); white-space:nowrap; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .ll__tag{ display:none; } }

/* ============================ FUTURE / CARDS ============================ */
.future{
  background:var(--cardinal-deep);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) var(--pad);
}
.future__head{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto clamp(30px,4vw,52px); }
.future__h{ font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; font-size:clamp(2rem,4.8vw,3.8rem); margin:0 0 14px; line-height:.98; }
.future__sub{ color:var(--cream-dim); max-width:52ch; margin:0; }
.cards{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:clamp(12px,1.4vw,18px);
}
.card{
  position:relative; padding:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; min-height:230px;
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), border-color .3s, background .3s;
  outline:none;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(0,0,0,.26); }
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .card{ transition:transform .18s ease, border-color .3s, background .3s; }
  .card:hover{ transform:rotateX(var(--rx,0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry,0deg)) translateY(-5px); }
}
.card__n{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.card__h{ font-family:var(--f-disp); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.2vw,1.75rem); margin:0; line-height:1; }
.card p{ color:var(--cream-dim); font-size:14.5px; margin:0; flex:1; }
.card__soon{
  align-self:flex-start; font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:20px; margin-top:4px;
}
.card--news .card__soon{ color:var(--cream-dim); }
/* pulse when nav-targeted */
.card.flash{ animation:flash 1.15s ease; }
@keyframes flash{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,199,44,.7); border-color:var(--gold); }
  40%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(255,199,44,0); transform:translateY(-5px); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,199,44,0); }
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .cards{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* newsletter form */
.news{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:4px; }
.news__input{
  flex:1; min-width:150px; padding:12px 14px; border-radius:2px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:rgba(0,0,0,.28); color:var(--cream);
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:14px;
}
.news__input::placeholder{ color:rgba(251,243,228,.4); }
.news__input:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:1px; }
.news__btn{
  font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:13px; padding:12px 18px; border:0; border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); cursor:pointer; transition:transform .15s;
}
.news__btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); }
.news__msg{ width:100%; font-size:13px; color:var(--gold); margin:4px 0 0; min-height:1em; }

/* ============================ FOOTER ============================ */
.site-foot{
  padding:clamp(40px,6vw,72px) var(--pad) 34px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.foot__top{
  max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-bottom:26px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-soft); margin-bottom:20px;
}
.foot__contact{ display:flex; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:13.5px; }
.foot__contact a{ color:var(--cream-dim); border-bottom:1px solid transparent; transition:color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.foot__contact a:hover{ color:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); }
.foot__fine{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; font-size:11.5px; color:rgba(251,243,228,.5); letter-spacing:.02em; line-height:1.6; }

/* ============================ INTRO SPLASH ============================ */
/* hidden by default (no-JS shows content); only painted under the JS gate */
.intro{ display:none; }
[data-entrance="js"] .intro{
  display:flex; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--cream);
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.intro__inner{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:22px; }
.intro__logo{
  width:min(58vw,380px); height:auto;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px) scale(.94);
}
.intro__load{ display:block; width:118px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; background:rgba(140,0,9,.16); overflow:hidden; }
.intro__load i{ display:block; height:100%; width:0; background:var(--cardinal); border-radius:3px; }
/* JS toggles these classes */
.intro.is-in .intro__logo{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.intro.is-in .intro__load i{ width:100%; transition:width .95s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.2,1); }
.intro.is-out{ transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.76,0,.24,1); pointer-events:none; }
.intro.is-out .intro__inner{ opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s ease; }

/* ============================ CLOSER BAND ============================ */
.closer{
  background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink);
  padding:clamp(60px,9vw,120px) var(--pad);
  text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:22px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.closer::before{ /* subtle mat-arc echo from the training photo */
  content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:-58%; width:150%; aspect-ratio:1; transform:translateX(-50%);
  border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,199,44,.16), transparent 62%); pointer-events:none;
}
.closer__eyebrow{ font-family:var(--f-block); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cardinal); position:relative; }
.closer__logo{ width:min(78vw,460px); height:auto; position:relative; filter:drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(140,0,9,.18)); }
.closer__tag{ max-width:40ch; margin:0; color:#5c1216; font-size:clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px); position:relative; }
.closer__cta{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; position:relative; }
.btn--dark{ background:var(--cardinal); color:var(--cream); }
.btn--dark:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(140,0,9,.5); }

/* ============================ CARD POINTER TILT ============================ */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .cards{ perspective:1100px; }
  .card{
    transform:rotateX(var(--rx,0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry,0deg)) translateY(var(--ty,0px));
    transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;
  }
  .card::after{ /* gold glare that follows the cursor */
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(240px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%), rgba(255,199,44,.14), transparent 60%);
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
  }
  .card:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
  .card:hover{ --ty:-5px; }
}

/* ---- modern rounding pass (student-friendly, structural hairlines stay sharp) ---- */
.card, .steps li, .board__cta, .head-cta, .btn{ border-radius:14px; }
.card__soon, .ll__tag, .sc__v--tbd::after{ border-radius:999px; }
.about__board{ border-radius:16px; }

/* placeholder-link nudge (link pending) */
[data-placeholder]{ position:relative; }
.nudge{ animation:nudge .4s ease; }
@keyframes nudge{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateX(0); } 25%{ transform:translateX(-3px); } 75%{ transform:translateX(3px); } }

/* ============================ REVEAL / ENTRANCE ============================ */
[data-io] .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
[data-io] .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  [data-io] .reveal{ opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none; }
}

/* hero elements are NEVER opacity-gated — the intro splash covers the entrance
   moment, and the hero underneath is always fully painted in every environment
   (no-JS, reduced-motion, background tabs, failed scripts). */