/* =========================================================================
   AKINYELE SPELLING CHALLENGE 2026 — stylesheet
   Design language: "Chalkboard & Exercise Book"
   ========================================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Caveat:wght@600;700&family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* ---- palette ---- */
  --board-green:      #12352B;
  --board-green-dk:   #0B241C;
  --board-green-lt:   #1D4A3B;
  --paper:            #F7F1E1;
  --paper-dk:         #EFE6CE;
  --ink:              #1B2430;
  --ink-soft:         #4A5563;
  --gold:             #E2A63B;
  --gold-dk:          #B9832A;
  --red:              #C1443B;
  --chalk:            #F5F6F0;
  --chalk-dim:        rgba(245,246,240,.72);
  --white:            #FFFFFF;

  /* ---- type ---- */
  --f-display: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --f-body:    'Inter', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --f-chalk:   'Caveat', cursive;
  --f-mono:    'Space Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  /* ---- layout ---- */
  --maxw: 1180px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(11,36,28,.35);
  --shadow-soft: 0 4px 14px rgba(11,36,28,.10);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.85,.32,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

html{ overflow-x:hidden; }
body{
  margin:0;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  line-height:1.6;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; }
button{ font-family:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); margin:0; line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
p{ margin:0; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }

:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:''; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); display:inline-block; }
section .eyebrow.on-light{ color:var(--gold-dk); }

.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:44px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem); color:var(--ink); }
.section-head.on-dark h2{ color:var(--chalk); }
.section-head p{ margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.03rem; }
.section-head.on-dark p{ color:var(--chalk-dim); }

section{ padding:88px 0; position:relative; }
.section-dark{ background:var(--board-green); color:var(--chalk); }
.section-cream{ background:var(--paper); }
.section-white{ background:var(--white); }

/* margin rule — exercise-book red line, appears on cream sections */
.ruled{ position:relative; }
.ruled::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:44px;
  width:2px; background:rgba(193,68,59,.28);
  display:block;
}
@media (max-width:780px){ .ruled::before{ left:20px; } }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:999px; border:2px solid transparent;
  cursor:pointer; text-decoration:none; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--board-green-dk); box-shadow:0 10px 24px -10px rgba(226,166,59,.7); }
.btn-gold:hover{ background:#EFB752; }
.btn-outline{ background:transparent; border-color:rgba(245,246,240,.5); color:var(--chalk); }
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold); }
.btn-ink{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--chalk); }
.btn-ink:hover{ background:#0f151c; }

/* =========================== NAV =========================== */
.site-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  background:rgba(18,53,43,.0);
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
  padding:20px 0;
}
.site-nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(11,36,28,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  padding:12px 0;
}
.site-nav .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; color:var(--chalk); font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.brand-badge{ width:38px; height:38px; flex:none; }
.brand small{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-weight:400; font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase; }

.nav-links{ display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:center; }
.nav-links a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; position:relative; padding:4px 0; white-space:nowrap; }
.nav-links a.active{ color:var(--gold); }
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--chalk); }
.nav-links a::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:-3px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); transition:right .25s var(--ease); }
.nav-links a:hover::after{ right:0; }
.nav-cta{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--board-green-dk) !important; padding:10px 18px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:700 !important; }
.nav-cta::after{ display:none; }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:0; color:var(--chalk); padding:6px; cursor:pointer; }
.nav-toggle svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(78vw,320px); height:100vh;
    background:var(--board-green-dk); flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
    padding:100px 30px 30px; gap:22px; transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
    box-shadow:-20px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }
  .nav-links.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-toggle{ display:inline-flex; }
}

/* =========================== HERO =========================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 82% -10%, rgba(226,166,59,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 8% 110%, rgba(193,68,59,.14), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--board-green) 0%, var(--board-green-dk) 100%);
  color:var(--chalk);
  padding:168px 0 0;
}
.hero::after{ /* chalk dust texture */
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.5;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:3px 3px;
  mix-blend-mode:overlay;
}
.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; }
.hero .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.1rem);
  color:var(--chalk);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:900;
}
.hero h1 .accent{ color:var(--gold); }
.hero h1 .chalk-line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.hero h1 .chalk-line span{
  display:inline-block; transform:translateY(110%);
  animation:riseIn .7s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes riseIn{ to{ transform:translateY(0); } }

.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--f-chalk); font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem); color:var(--gold);
  margin:18px auto 0; max-width:640px; transform:rotate(-1.2deg);
}
.hero-meta{
  margin:38px auto 0; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; justify-content:center;
}
.meta-chip{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:999px; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:600;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.meta-chip svg{ width:16px; height:16px; color:var(--gold); flex:none; }

.hero-ctas{ margin:36px 0 0; display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.hero-stats{
  margin-top:60px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hero-stats div{ padding:26px 10px; text-align:center; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.hero-stats div:first-child{ border-left:0; }
.hero-stats b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); color:var(--gold); }
.hero-stats span{ font-size:.76rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--chalk-dim); }
@media (max-width:700px){
  .hero-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hero-stats div:nth-child(3){ border-left:0; }
}

/* word marquee rail */
.marquee-rail{
  position:relative; z-index:2; margin-top:56px; border-top:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.15); overflow:hidden; padding:16px 0;
}
.marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:46px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content; animation:scrollLeft 42s linear infinite; }
@keyframes scrollLeft{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }
.marquee-track span{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.95rem; color:var(--chalk-dim); letter-spacing:.03em; }
.marquee-track span em{ color:var(--gold); font-style:normal; }

/* =========================== ABOUT =========================== */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
.about-grid p + p{ margin-top:16px; }
.about-grid .lede{ font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; }
.about-body p{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.pull-quote{
  margin-top:28px; font-family:var(--f-chalk); font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--red);
  border-left:3px solid var(--red); padding-left:18px; transform:rotate(-.4deg);
}
.polaroid{
  background:var(--white); padding:12px 12px 20px; border-radius:6px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  transform:rotate(2.5deg); max-width:340px; margin:0 auto;
}
.polaroid img{ border-radius:2px; }
.polaroid figcaption{ text-align:center; font-family:var(--f-chalk); font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink); padding-top:10px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .polaroid{ transform:none; } }

/* =========================== STAT BAND =========================== */
.stat-band{ background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--gold),#EFC26D); color:var(--board-green-dk); padding:0; }
.stat-band-inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); }
.stat-band-inner div{ text-align:center; padding:38px 8px; border-left:1px solid rgba(11,36,28,.15); }
.stat-band-inner div:first-child{ border-left:0; }
.stat-band-inner b{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:900; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.3rem); }
.stat-band-inner span{ display:block; font-size:.74rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.07em; font-weight:700; margin-top:4px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .stat-band-inner{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } .stat-band-inner div:nth-child(4){ border-left:0; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .stat-band-inner{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } .stat-band-inner div:nth-child(odd){ border-left:0; } }

/* =========================== FORMAT / STEPPER =========================== */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; margin-bottom:56px; }
.step-card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:30px 26px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06);
  position:relative;
}
.step-num{
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-weight:700; color:var(--gold-dk); font-size:.85rem;
  display:inline-block; margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.step-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.step-card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; }
.step-badge{ margin-top:16px; display:inline-block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; background:var(--paper-dk); color:var(--ink); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:6px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.rules-note{
  background:var(--white); border:1px dashed rgba(193,68,59,.4); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:26px 28px; position:relative;
}
.rules-note h4{ font-family:var(--f-chalk); color:var(--red); font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:12px; transform:rotate(-.5deg); }
.rules-note ul{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.rules-note li{ display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.rules-note li svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:none; color:var(--red); margin-top:2px; }

/* =========================== WINNERS =========================== */
.podium{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; align-items:end; }
.podium-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:30px 24px; text-align:center; backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease);
}
.podium-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
.podium-card.place-1{ border-color:rgba(226,166,59,.55); padding-top:40px; order:2; transform:scale(1.06); }
.podium-card.place-1:hover{ transform:scale(1.06) translateY(-8px); }
.podium-card.place-2{ order:1; }
.podium-card.place-3{ order:3; }
.medal{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 16px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:900; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--board-green-dk);
}.place-1 .medal{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,#F5D488,var(--gold)); width:72px; height:72px; font-size:1.6rem; }
.place-2 .medal{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,#E4E7EA,#B7BEC6); }
.place-3 .medal{ background:linear-gradient(160deg,#E3B08A,#C77B44); }
.podium-photo{
  width:88px; height:88px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.podium-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:50% 50%; }
.podium-photo svg{ width:40px; height:40px; opacity:.8; }
.ph-gold{ border-color:rgba(226,166,59,.7); }
.ph-silver{ border-color:rgba(228,231,234,.6); }
.ph-bronze{ border-color:rgba(227,176,138,.6); }
.place-1 .podium-photo{ width:104px; height:104px; }
.podium-card h3{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.podium-card .school{ color:var(--gold); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; }
.podium-card .place-label{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--chalk-dim); margin-top:10px; display:block; }
@media (max-width:780px){
  .podium{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .podium-card.place-1{ order:1; transform:none; }
  .podium-card.place-2{ order:2; }
  .podium-card.place-3{ order:3; }
  .podium-card.place-1:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); }
}

/* =========================== SPELL-IT-YOURSELF WIDGET =========================== */
.trainer{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  overflow:hidden; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; min-width:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06);
}
.trainer-side{
  background:var(--board-green); color:var(--chalk); padding:44px 40px; min-width:0;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:16px;
}
.trainer-side .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:0; }
.trainer-side h3{ font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--chalk); }
.trainer-side p{ color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:.95rem; }
.trainer-main{ padding:44px 40px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; min-width:0; }
.trainer-cat-toggle{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.chip-btn{
  border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.15); background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s var(--ease); font-family:var(--f-mono);
}
.chip-btn.active, .chip-btn:hover{ background:var(--board-green); color:var(--chalk); border-color:var(--board-green); }

.clue-box{ background:var(--paper); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:22px 24px; min-height:118px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:8px; min-width:0; }
.clue-box span{ overflow-wrap:break-word; word-break:break-word; }
.clue-box .clue-cat{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--gold-dk); }
.clue-box .clue-meaning{ font-size:1.08rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); }
.clue-box .clue-example{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; }
.clue-box .clue-ipa{ font-family:var(--f-mono); color:var(--red); font-size:.95rem; }

.trainer-input-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; min-width:0; }
.trainer-input-row input{
  flex:1 1 200px; min-width:0; border:2px solid rgba(27,36,48,.15); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 16px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white);
}
.trainer-input-row input:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); outline:none; }
.trainer-feedback{ min-height:26px; font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.trainer-feedback.correct{ color:#1E7A46; }
.trainer-feedback.wrong{ color:var(--red); }
.trainer-footer{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
@media (max-width:860px){ .trainer{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .trainer-side{ padding:36px 30px; } .trainer-main{ padding:36px 30px; } }
@media (max-width:480px){
  .trainer-side{ padding:28px 20px; }
  .trainer-main{ padding:28px 20px; gap:16px; }
  .clue-box{ padding:18px; }
  .trainer-input-row input{ flex-basis:100%; }
  .trainer-input-row .btn{ flex:1; justify-content:center; }
}

/* =========================== SPELLING BEE CHALLENGE =========================== */
.bee-difficulty{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; }
.bee-diff-card{
  text-align:left; background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px 24px; cursor:pointer; color:var(--chalk);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
  min-width:0;
}
.bee-diff-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-color:rgba(226,166,59,.5); }
.bee-diff-label{
  display:inline-block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em;
  padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; margin-bottom:14px; font-weight:700;
}
.bee-diff-card[data-diff="easy"] .bee-diff-label{ background:rgba(34,197,94,.18); color:#4ADE80; }
.bee-diff-card[data-diff="medium"] .bee-diff-label{ background:rgba(226,166,59,.2); color:var(--gold); }
.bee-diff-card[data-diff="hard"] .bee-diff-label{ background:rgba(193,68,59,.2); color:#F09088; }
.bee-diff-card h3{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.bee-diff-card p{ color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.55; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .bee-difficulty{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.bee-game{ background:var(--white); border-radius:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); padding:36px 34px; min-width:0; }
.bee-scoreboard{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px; margin-bottom:26px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.bee-player{ text-align:center; min-width:90px; }
.bee-player .bee-name{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:4px; }
.bee-player .bee-score{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:900; font-size:2rem; color:var(--ink); }
.bee-player.is-you .bee-score{ color:var(--gold-dk); }
.bee-round{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--paper-dk); padding:8px 16px; border-radius:999px; white-space:nowrap; }

.bee-game .clue-box{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.bee-feed{ margin-top:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; min-height:24px; }
.bee-feed-line{ font-size:.92rem; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:10px; background:var(--paper); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px); animation:beeIn .35s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes beeIn{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); } }
.bee-feed-line.you-correct{ background:rgba(34,197,94,.12); color:#166534; }
.bee-feed-line.you-wrong{ background:rgba(193,68,59,.1); color:var(--red); }
.bee-feed-line.opp-correct{ background:rgba(226,166,59,.14); color:var(--gold-dk); }
.bee-feed-line.opp-wrong{ background:var(--paper-dk); color:var(--ink-soft); }
.bee-feed-line .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:currentColor; flex:none; }

.bee-result{ background:var(--white); border-radius:28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); padding:52px 40px; text-align:center; }
.bee-result h3{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.2rem); color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:12px; }
.bee-result p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.02rem; max-width:440px; margin:0 auto; }
.bee-result .bee-final-score{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--gold-dk); margin-top:16px; font-weight:700; }

@media (max-width:640px){
  .bee-game{ padding:26px 22px; }
  .bee-scoreboard{ justify-content:center; }
  .bee-round{ order:-1; flex-basis:100%; text-align:center; }
}

/* =========================== WORD BANK =========================== */
.wordbank-controls{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; margin-bottom:32px; }
.search-box{ position:relative; flex:1; min-width:220px; }
.search-box input{
  width:100%; padding:13px 16px 13px 44px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.15);
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:.95rem; background:var(--white);
}
.search-box svg{ position:absolute; left:15px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); width:18px; height:18px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.filter-chips{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.word-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.word-card{ perspective:1200px; height:150px; cursor:pointer; }
.word-card-inner{ position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; transition:transform .55s var(--ease); transform-style:preserve-3d; }
.word-card:hover .word-card-inner, .word-card:focus-within .word-card-inner{ transform:rotateY(180deg); }
.word-face{
  position:absolute; inset:0; backface-visibility:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:18px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06);
}
.word-front{ background:var(--white); }
.word-front .cat-tag{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.65rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--gold-dk); margin-bottom:8px; }
.word-front .w{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink); }
.word-front .ipa{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--red); margin-top:6px; }
.word-back{ background:var(--board-green); color:var(--chalk); transform:rotateY(180deg); }
.word-back .meaning{ font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; }
.word-back .example{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--chalk-dim); margin-top:8px; font-style:italic; }
.word-empty{ grid-column:1/-1; text-align:center; padding:40px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:var(--f-mono); }
.wordbank-more{ text-align:center; margin-top:30px; }

/* =========================== JUDGES =========================== */
.judges-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr)); gap:22px; }
.judge-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:26px 22px; }
.judge-avatar{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--gold),#B9832A);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:800;
  color:var(--board-green-dk); margin-bottom:14px; font-size:1.05rem;
}
.judge-card h4{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.judge-card span{ color:var(--gold); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600; }

/* =========================== GALLERY =========================== */

.gallery-wrapper{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
}

.gallery-grid{
    display:flex;
    gap:20px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    overflow-y:hidden;
    padding:10px 0 20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
}

.gallery-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
    height:10px;
}

.gallery-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track{
    background:#ddd;
    border-radius:20px;
}

.gallery-grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{
    background:#E2A63B;
    border-radius:20px;
}

.gallery-grid button{
    flex:0 0 360px;
    height:260px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:16px;
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    cursor:pointer;
    background:none;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.gallery-grid img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform .4s ease;
}

.gallery-grid button:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.08);
}

.g-cap{
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    bottom:0;
    padding:14px;
    color:#fff;
    background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(0,0,0,.75));
    font-size:.9rem;
    font-weight:600;
}

.gallery-arrow{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    width:52px;
    height:52px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#12352B;
    color:#fff;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-size:26px;
    z-index:100;
    transition:.3s;
}

.gallery-arrow:hover{
    background:#E2A63B;
    color:#12352B;
}

.gallery-arrow.left{
    left:-20px;
}

.gallery-arrow.right{
    right:-20px;
}

@media(max-width:768px){

.gallery-grid button{
    flex:0 0 78vw;
    height:220px;
}

.gallery-arrow{
    display:none;
}

}

/* =========================== CONTESTANTS =========================== */
.directory-controls{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:8px; }
.directory-controls select{
  padding:12px 16px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.15); background:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:.9rem; min-width:200px;
}
.directory-meta{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:14px 0 22px; }
.table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.07); }
table.directory{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background:var(--white); min-width:640px; }
table.directory th{
  text-align:left; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:var(--ink-soft); padding:14px 18px; background:var(--paper-dk); position:sticky; top:0;
}
table.directory td{ padding:13px 18px; font-size:.92rem; border-top:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06); }
table.directory tr:hover td{ background:rgba(226,166,59,.07); }
.pill-age{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.76rem; background:var(--paper-dk); padding:3px 9px; border-radius:6px; }
.privacy-note{
  margin-top:22px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); background:var(--paper-dk);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px 18px; display:flex; gap:10px;
}
.privacy-note svg{ width:18px; height:18px; flex:none; color:var(--gold-dk); margin-top:1px; }

/* Mobile card view for the contestant register — swaps in below 640px so
   nobody has to horizontally scroll a data table on a phone. */
.contestant-cards{ display:none; }
.contestant-card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:18px 20px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.07); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.contestant-card .cc-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:10px; }
.contestant-card .cc-no{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; color:var(--gold-dk); }
.contestant-card h4{ font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--ink); margin:4px 0 8px; }
.contestant-card .cc-school{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.contestant-card .cc-meta{ display:flex; gap:8px; margin-top:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.contestant-card .cc-meta span{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.72rem; background:var(--paper-dk); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:6px; color:var(--ink); }
.contestant-card .cc-aspiration{ margin-top:10px; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--red); font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .table-wrap{ display:none; }
  .contestant-cards{ display:block; }
}

/* =========================== SCHOOLS =========================== */
.schools-cloud{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.schools-cloud span{
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.82rem; padding:9px 15px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); color:var(--chalk-dim);
}

/* =========================== TEAM / PARTNERS =========================== */
.team-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap:22px; }
.team-card{ background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06); }
.team-card h4{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.team-card .role{ color:var(--gold-dk); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.team-card p{ margin-top:10px; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.partner-strip{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; margin-top:36px; }
.partner-strip div{ background:var(--paper-dk); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:14px 20px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); }

/* =========================== TECHBASE =========================== */
.techbase-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.techbase-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.techbase-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.05); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:22px 20px; }
.techbase-card span{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.75rem; color:var(--gold); font-weight:700; }
.techbase-card h4{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:1rem; margin:8px 0 8px; }
.techbase-card p{ color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:.85rem; line-height:1.55; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .techbase-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .techbase-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================== CTA BAND =========================== */
.cta-band{ background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),#EFC26D); color:var(--board-green-dk); text-align:center; }
.cta-band h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem); }
.cta-band p{ margin-top:14px; font-size:1.05rem; max-width:560px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.cta-band .hero-ctas{ margin-top:32px; }
.cta-band .btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(11,36,28,.35); color:var(--board-green-dk); }
.cta-band .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--board-green-dk); background:rgba(11,36,28,.08); }

/* =========================== FOOTER =========================== */
footer{ background:var(--board-green-dk); color:var(--chalk-dim); padding:64px 0 30px; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; }
.footer-brand p{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.9rem; max-width:320px; }
.footer-col h5{ color:var(--chalk); font-size:.82rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; margin-bottom:16px; font-family:var(--f-mono); }
.footer-col ul{ display:grid; gap:10px; }
.footer-col a{ text-decoration:none; color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:.9rem; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom{
  margin-top:52px; padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size:.8rem;
}
.footer-bottom a{ color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================== EXPLORE HUB (home) =========================== */
.explore-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.explore-card{
  display:block; text-decoration:none; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:30px 26px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.explore-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card); }
.explore-card .ic{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper-dk);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.explore-card .ic svg{ width:24px; height:24px; color:var(--gold-dk); }
.explore-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.explore-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; }
.explore-card .go{ margin-top:14px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--gold-dk); font-weight:700; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .explore-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .explore-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================== INFO CARD GRID (about page etc.) =========================== */
.info-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; }
.info-card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px 26px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); border:1px solid rgba(27,36,48,.06);
}
.info-card .ic{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--paper-dk);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.info-card .ic svg{ width:22px; height:22px; color:var(--gold-dk); }
.info-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; }
.info-card p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
.info-card p + p{ margin-top:10px; }
.info-card a{ color:var(--red); font-weight:600; text-decoration:none; }
.info-card a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.info-card.wide{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .info-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* =========================== PAGE HERO BAND (subpages) =========================== */
.page-hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 85% -10%, rgba(226,166,59,.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--board-green) 0%, var(--board-green-dk) 100%);
  color:var(--chalk); padding:150px 0 64px; text-align:center;
}
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,3.1rem); color:var(--chalk); text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:900; }
.page-hero p{ margin:16px auto 0; max-width:560px; color:var(--chalk-dim); font-size:1.02rem; }
.page-hero .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }
.breadcrumb{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--chalk-dim); margin-bottom:18px; }
.breadcrumb a{ color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; }
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.in > *{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* =========================== UTILS =========================== */
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:var(--gold); color:var(--board-green-dk);
  padding:12px 18px; z-index:999; font-weight:700; border-radius:0 0 8px 0;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left:0; }