/* ---- self-hosted fonts (no external requests) --------------------------- */
@font-face{font-family:"Press Start 2P";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/pressstart2p-400.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/bricolage-500.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque";font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/bricolage-700.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Bricolage Grotesque";font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/bricolage-800.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Sora";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/sora-400.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Sora";font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/sora-500.woff2") format("woff2")}
@font-face{font-family:"Sora";font-style:normal;font-weight:600;font-display:swap;
  src:url("fonts/sora-600.woff2") format("woff2")}

/* ============================================================
   HILLS — Applications theme v3
   Matched to the Hills rules site: deep ember brown + molten
   gold, Bricolage display type, pixel accents, Sora body copy.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --bg-0:#120705;
  --bg-1:#200d0a;
  --bg-2:#2e130e;
  --panel:rgba(36,16,12,.62);
  --panel-2:rgba(52,23,17,.5);
  --gold:#ffb800;
  --gold-2:#ffd24d;
  --gold-3:#e08600;
  --gold-4:#9c5a00;
  --cream:#f7eedd;
  --dim:#cdb9a0;
  --faint:#a08d77;
  --danger:#ff6b5e;
  --ok:#7bd88f;
  --line:rgba(255,184,0,.18);
  --line-soft:rgba(255,210,77,.10);
  --radius:18px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --accent:var(--gold);
  --font-pixel:'Press Start 2P',monospace;
  --font-display:'Bricolage Grotesque',system-ui,sans-serif;
  --shadow-lg:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  --ring:0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 28%, transparent);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
a,button,select,input,textarea,.card{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
::selection{background:rgba(255,184,0,.32);color:#fff}

body{
  font-family:'Sora',system-ui,sans-serif;
  color:var(--cream);
  background:
    radial-gradient(110% 65% at 50% -8%, rgba(255,184,0,.17), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(80% 50% at 85% 100%, rgba(224,134,0,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(70% 45% at 8% 92%, rgba(255,107,94,.06), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg-1) 0%,var(--bg-2) 42%,var(--bg-0) 100%);
  min-height:100vh;
  line-height:1.65;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* ---- Ambient backdrop: pixel grid, vignette, drifting gold motes ---- */
.bg{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.bg::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.045;
  background-image:linear-gradient(var(--gold) 1px,transparent 1px),
                   linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:46px 46px;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 70% at 50% 30%,#000 30%,transparent 100%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(80% 70% at 50% 30%,#000 30%,transparent 100%);
}
.bg::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 40%, transparent 55%, rgba(8,3,2,.55) 100%);
}
.bg i{
  position:absolute;bottom:-5vh;display:block;border-radius:2px;opacity:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,184,0,.55);
  animation:rise linear infinite;
  will-change:transform,opacity;
}
.bg i:nth-child(1){left:7%;  width:8px; height:8px; animation-duration:19s;animation-delay:0s}
.bg i:nth-child(2){left:18%; width:5px; height:5px; animation-duration:24s;animation-delay:6s}
.bg i:nth-child(3){left:31%; width:10px;height:10px;animation-duration:17s;animation-delay:2.5s}
.bg i:nth-child(4){left:46%; width:6px; height:6px; animation-duration:26s;animation-delay:10s}
.bg i:nth-child(5){left:58%; width:9px; height:9px; animation-duration:21s;animation-delay:4s}
.bg i:nth-child(6){left:71%; width:5px; height:5px; animation-duration:27s;animation-delay:13s}
.bg i:nth-child(7){left:82%; width:8px; height:8px; animation-duration:18s;animation-delay:7.5s}
.bg i:nth-child(8){left:92%; width:6px; height:6px; animation-duration:23s;animation-delay:1.5s}
@keyframes rise{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg);opacity:0}
  10%{opacity:.45}
  85%{opacity:.3}
  100%{transform:translateY(-108vh) rotate(330deg);opacity:0}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bg i{display:none}}

/* ---- Pixel accent type (small labels) ---- */
h2,legend,.brand span:last-child,.kicker,.stat b{
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);
  letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:1.55;
}

/* ---- Top bar ---- */
.topbar{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:12px clamp(18px,5vw,54px);
  background:rgba(16,7,5,.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
          backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(1.2);
}
.topbar::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,184,0,.45) 30%,rgba(255,184,0,.45) 70%,transparent);
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--gold-2)}
.brand span:last-child{font-size:15px;text-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--gold-3),0 0 22px rgba(255,184,0,.4)}
.brand-logo{
  width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:11px;object-fit:cover;
  outline:1px solid rgba(255,210,77,.45);outline-offset:-1px;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(255,184,0,.35);
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand-logo{transform:rotate(-4deg) scale(1.06)}
.topbar nav{display:flex;gap:8px}
.topbar nav a{
  color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition:color .2s,border-color .2s,background .2s;
}
.topbar nav a:hover{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--line);background:rgba(255,184,0,.08)}

/* ---- Layout ---- */
.wrap{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(30px,5vw,58px) clamp(18px,5vw,28px) 90px}

/* ---- Hero — frameless floating brand mark ---- */
.hero{
  position:relative;text-align:center;
  padding-top:clamp(8px,2.5vw,26px);
  margin-bottom:clamp(20px,4vw,36px);
}
.hero-stage{position:relative;width:min(330px,62vw);margin:0 auto}
/* scene halo: extends the artwork's own brown backdrop outward so the masked
   edge lands on a matching field that melts smoothly into the page */
.hero-stage::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-58%;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(closest-side,
    #48291e 0%, #44271d 28%,
    rgba(68,39,29,.72) 45%,
    rgba(58,33,25,.38) 62%,
    rgba(48,27,21,.14) 78%,
    transparent 96%);
}
/* breathing gold aura behind the mark */
.hero-glow{
  position:absolute;inset:-22%;pointer-events:none;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%,
    rgba(255,184,0,.26), rgba(150,82,48,.18) 45%, rgba(90,48,32,.08) 60%, transparent 74%);
  animation:glowPulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes glowPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.7;transform:scale(.95)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.06)}}
/* counter-rotating pixel diamonds */
.hero-ring i{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;display:block;pointer-events:none;
  width:104%;height:104%;translate:-50% -50%;rotate:45deg;
  border:1px dashed rgba(255,184,0,.30);
  animation:spin 30s linear infinite;
}
.hero-ring i:nth-child(2){
  width:126%;height:126%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,184,0,.12);
  animation-duration:48s;animation-direction:reverse;
}
@keyframes spin{to{rotate:405deg}}
/* the mark itself — radially masked so the JPEG melts into the page */
.hero-logo{
  position:relative;display:block;width:100%;height:auto;
  /* wide, gentle fade — keeps the whole artwork visible, no visible crop line */
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side,#000 52%,rgba(0,0,0,.85) 68%,transparent 96%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(closest-side,#000 52%,rgba(0,0,0,.85) 68%,transparent 96%);
  animation:bob 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(6px)}50%{transform:translateY(-8px)}}
/* twinkling sparks scattered around the stage */
.hero-spark{
  position:absolute;pointer-events:none;color:var(--gold-2);font-size:15px;
  text-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,184,0,.85);
  animation:twinkle 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;animation-delay:var(--d,0s);
}
@keyframes twinkle{
  0%,100%{opacity:.12;transform:scale(.6) rotate(0deg)}
  50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.2) rotate(25deg)}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hero-glow,.hero-ring i,.hero-logo,.hero-spark{animation:none}
}
.hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:18px;
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;
  color:var(--gold-2);text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:9px 14px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,184,0,.08);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.kicker{font-size:10px;color:var(--gold-2);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:3px}
.hero .kicker{display:block;margin-top:22px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:6px;opacity:.9;
  text-shadow:0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.4)}
.hero h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.2rem);line-height:.98;margin:8px 0 0;
  letter-spacing:-.5px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff6df 0%,var(--gold) 48%,var(--gold-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 26px rgba(255,140,30,.35));
}
.lede{color:var(--dim);max-width:54ch;margin:16px auto 0;font-size:15.5px}
/* sheen keyframes (used by the submit button) */
@keyframes sheen{
  0%,18%{transform:translateX(0) skewX(-18deg)}
  42%,100%{transform:translateX(420%) skewX(-18deg)}
}

/* ---- Stats strip ---- */
.hero-stats{display:flex;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
.stat{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,184,0,.07);border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.stat b{font-size:12px;color:var(--gold-2);font-weight:400}
.stat span{font-size:13px;color:var(--dim)}

/* ---- Section heading ---- */
.section-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin:clamp(26px,5vw,40px) 0 20px}
.section-head h2{font-size:13px;color:var(--gold-2);text-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--gold-3);white-space:nowrap}
.section-head::before{
  content:"";width:12px;height:12px;flex:0 0 auto;border-radius:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,184,0,.5);
  transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.section-head::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line),transparent)}

/* ---- Cards ---- */
.cards{display:grid;gap:15px}
.card{
  --a:var(--accent);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;
  padding:21px 24px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--cream);
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,0) 45%),
    var(--panel);
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--radius);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .22s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),border-color .22s,box-shadow .22s;
  opacity:0;animation:cardIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 75ms);
}
@keyframes cardIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.card{opacity:1;animation:none}}
.card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--a),transparent 85%);opacity:.8;
}
/* hover sheen */
.card::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-70%;width:45%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg) translateX(0);transition:transform .6s ease;pointer-events:none;
}
.card:hover::after{transform:skewX(-18deg) translateX(380%)}
.card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--a) 55%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.45),0 0 34px color-mix(in srgb,var(--a) 20%,transparent);
}
.card:focus-visible{outline:none;border-color:var(--a);box-shadow:var(--ring)}
.card--soon{opacity:.5;cursor:not-allowed;filter:saturate(.4)}
.card--soon:hover{transform:none;border-color:var(--line-soft);box-shadow:none}
.card--soon:hover::after{transform:skewX(-18deg)}
.card-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:15px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:27px;
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--a) 15%,transparent);
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--a) 42%,transparent);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb,var(--a) 14%,transparent);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
  transition:transform .22s ease;
}
.card:hover .card-icon{transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg)}
.card-body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;flex:1;min-width:0}
.card-title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.2px}
.card-desc{color:var(--dim);font-size:14px}
.card-cta{
  flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--gold-2);
  padding:9px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(255,184,0,.06);
  transition:background .2s,gap .2s;
}
.card:hover .card-cta{background:rgba(255,184,0,.14);gap:11px}
.badge{
  flex:0 0 auto;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:var(--dim);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.badge--warn{color:#140805;background:var(--gold);border-color:transparent}

/* ---- Back link ---- */
.back{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  margin-bottom:24px;transition:color .2s,border-color .2s,background .2s;
}
.back:hover{color:var(--gold-2);border-color:var(--line);background:rgba(255,184,0,.07)}

/* ---- Form header ---- */
.form-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:30px}
.form-icon{
  flex:0 0 auto;width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:17px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:30px;
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 16%,transparent);
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 45%,transparent);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 22px color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 15%,transparent),
             0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.45));
}
.form-head h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.4px;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4.2vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.05;margin:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff6df 0%,var(--gold) 48%,var(--gold-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 6px 22px rgba(255,140,30,.3));
}
.form-head .sub{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--faint);font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:500;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--faint);filter:none}

/* ---- Application Rules ---- */
.rules{
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(255,184,0,.09),rgba(255,184,0,.03));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 28px;margin-bottom:20px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.rules::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);opacity:.7;
}
.rules h2{font-size:13px;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:18px;text-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--gold-3)}
.rule-list{list-style:none;counter-reset:rl;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px}
.rule-list li{
  counter-increment:rl;position:relative;padding-left:44px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;
}
.rule-list li::before{
  content:counter(rl);position:absolute;left:0;top:1px;
  width:29px;height:29px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);font-size:10px;color:#140805;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(255,184,0,.4),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.rule-title{font-weight:700;color:#fff;font-size:15px}
.rule-desc{color:var(--dim);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55}

/* ---- Requirements ---- */
.reqs{
  background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 28px;margin-bottom:30px;
}
.reqs h2{font-size:13px;color:var(--gold-2);margin-bottom:12px;text-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--gold-3)}
.req-list{list-style:none;counter-reset:r;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-top:16px}
.req-list li{counter-increment:r;position:relative;padding-left:42px;color:var(--cream);font-size:15px}
.req-list li::before{
  content:counter(r);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;
  width:27px;height:27px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);font-size:10px;color:#140805;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(255,184,0,.4),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

/* ---- Form blocks (numbered steps) ---- */
.app-form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;counter-reset:step}
.block{
  border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 28px 24px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035),rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%),
    var(--panel-2);
  transition:border-color .25s;
}
.block:focus-within{border-color:rgba(255,184,0,.35)}
.block legend{
  counter-increment:step;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-size:12px;color:var(--gold-2);padding:0 12px;
  text-shadow:0 2px 0 var(--gold-3);
}
.block legend::before{
  content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-size:9px;color:#140805;padding:7px 8px;border-radius:8px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(255,184,0,.4);
  text-shadow:none;
}
.grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
@media(max-width:560px){.grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-top:16px}
.field:first-of-type{margin-top:8px}
.field>span{font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--cream)}
.field em{color:var(--gold-2);font-style:normal}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{
  background:rgba(16,7,5,.55);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:13px 15px;color:var(--cream);
  font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;
  transition:border-color .18s,box-shadow .18s,background .18s;
  resize:vertical;min-height:0;
}
.field textarea{min-height:104px;line-height:1.6}
.field select{
  appearance:none;cursor:pointer;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='14' height='14' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23ffd24d' stroke-width='3'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position:right 14px center;padding-right:40px;
}
.field select option{background:#241010;color:var(--cream)}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(205,185,160,.4)}
.field input:hover,.field textarea:hover,.field select:hover{border-color:rgba(255,184,0,.28)}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(16,7,5,.75);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,184,0,.16);
}
.opt{color:var(--dim);font-weight:400;font-size:12px;opacity:.75}

/* honeypot — visually gone but still in the DOM for bots to trip on */
.hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:auto;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.hint{font-size:13px;color:var(--faint);margin-top:14px}
.err{color:var(--danger);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.err::before{content:"!";flex:0 0 auto;width:15px;height:15px;border-radius:5px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;color:#1a0605;background:var(--danger)}

/* ---- Confirm checkbox ---- */
.confirm{background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(255,184,0,.10),rgba(255,184,0,.04));border-color:var(--line)}
.check{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:13px;cursor:pointer;font-size:15px;margin-top:6px}
.check input{
  appearance:none;flex:0 0 auto;width:23px;height:23px;margin-top:1px;cursor:pointer;
  border-radius:7px;border:2px solid var(--line);background:rgba(16,7,5,.5);
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s,box-shadow .15s;
}
.check input::after{
  content:"";width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:3px;transform:scale(0);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  transition:transform .18s cubic-bezier(.2,1.4,.3,1);
}
.check input:checked{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,184,0,.35)}
.check input:checked::after{transform:scale(1)}
.check input:focus-visible{outline:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(255,184,0,.22)}

/* ---- Submit ---- */
.submit{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-block;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;cursor:pointer;
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);font-size:13px;
  color:#140805;border:none;border-radius:14px;padding:19px 28px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold) 50%,var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 6px 0 var(--gold-4),0 14px 30px rgba(255,184,0,.35),
             inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  transition:transform .1s,box-shadow .1s;
}
.submit::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-70%;width:40%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.4),transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);animation:sheen 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;pointer-events:none;
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.submit::after{animation:none;display:none}}
.submit:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 0 var(--gold-4),0 18px 36px rgba(255,184,0,.45),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.submit:active{transform:translateY(3px);box-shadow:0 3px 0 var(--gold-4),0 8px 18px rgba(255,184,0,.3)}
.submit:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(255,210,77,.6);outline-offset:3px}
.submit-row{text-align:center;margin-top:4px}
.submit-note{margin-top:14px;font-size:13px;color:var(--faint);text-align:center}

/* ---- Alerts ---- */
.alert{
  background:rgba(255,107,94,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,107,94,.55);
  color:#ffd0ca;padding:15px 19px;border-radius:13px;margin-bottom:24px;font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(255,107,94,.12);
}

/* ---- Success page ---- */
.success{text-align:center;max-width:600px;margin:34px auto 0}
.success-mark{
  width:96px;height:96px;margin:0 auto 26px;border-radius:26px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:46px;color:#140805;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(255,184,0,.45),inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  animation:pop .55s cubic-bezier(.2,1.5,.3,1) both;
  position:relative;
}
.success-mark::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-9px;border-radius:32px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,184,0,.45);
  animation:ring 2.4s ease-out infinite .4s;
}
@keyframes pop{from{transform:scale(.4) rotate(-12deg);opacity:0}to{transform:scale(1) rotate(0);opacity:1}}
@keyframes ring{0%{transform:scale(.92);opacity:.8}70%,100%{transform:scale(1.22);opacity:0}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.success-mark{animation:none}.success-mark::after{animation:none;display:none}}
.success h1{
  font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.4px;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,5vw,2.7rem);margin:0 0 16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff6df 0%,var(--gold) 48%,var(--gold-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 26px rgba(255,140,30,.35));
}
.success .lede{font-size:15.5px}

/* What-happens-next timeline */
.steps{
  list-style:none;text-align:left;margin:30px 0;padding:26px 28px;
  background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--line-soft);border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;position:relative;
}
.steps li{position:relative;padding:0 0 22px 42px}
.steps li:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.steps li::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:11px;top:24px;bottom:0;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,184,0,.4),rgba(255,184,0,.08));
}
.steps li:last-child::before{display:none}
.steps li::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;top:5px;width:16px;height:16px;border-radius:5px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,184,0,.45);
}
.steps b{display:block;color:#fff;font-size:15px}
.steps span{display:block;color:var(--dim);font-size:14px;margin-top:2px}
.steps strong{color:var(--gold-2)}

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer{
  text-align:center;padding:34px 20px 38px;color:var(--faint);font-size:13px;
  position:relative;
}
.footer::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(560px,80%);height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--line),transparent);
}
.footer-cube{
  width:11px;height:11px;margin:0 auto 22px;border-radius:2px;transform:rotate(45deg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-3));
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(255,184,0,.55);
}
.footer-mark{
  font-family:var(--font-pixel);font-size:clamp(22px,4vw,30px);margin:0 0 10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff6df 0%,var(--gold) 48%,var(--gold-3) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(255,140,30,.35));
  letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.footer p+p{margin-top:4px}
.muted{color:var(--faint);opacity:.75}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE — phones & small tablets
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .wrap{padding:22px 14px 64px}
  .topbar{padding:11px 16px}
  .brand span:last-child{font-size:12px}
  .brand-logo{width:34px;height:34px}
  .topbar nav a{padding:8px 13px;font-size:12.5px}

  .hero-stage{width:min(230px,68vw)}
  .hero h1{font-size:2.1rem}
  .lede{font-size:14px}
  .hero-stats{gap:8px;margin-top:18px}
  .stat{padding:9px 14px}
  .stat b{font-size:10px}
  .stat span{font-size:12px}

  .card{padding:16px;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .card-icon{width:48px;height:48px;font-size:23px;border-radius:13px}
  .card-title{font-size:15.5px}
  .card-desc{font-size:13px}
  .card-cta{display:none}
  .badge{order:3;flex-basis:100%;text-align:center;margin-top:4px}

  .form-head{gap:14px}
  .form-icon{width:52px;height:52px;font-size:25px;border-radius:14px}
  .reqs,.rules,.block,.steps{padding:19px 16px}
  .req-list li,.rule-list li{font-size:14px}

  .form-head h1{font-size:1.5rem}
  .submit{width:100%;font-size:12px;padding:17px 18px}
  .success-mark{width:76px;height:76px;font-size:36px;border-radius:20px}
}

/* tight topbars: brand already links home, so drop the Applications link */
@media (max-width:480px){
  .topbar nav a:first-child{display:none}
  .topbar nav{gap:6px}
}
@media (max-width:380px){
  .brand span:last-child{font-size:12px}
  .hero h1{font-size:1.8rem}
  .kicker{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:4px}
}

/* Inputs never zoom-jump on iOS (needs >=16px font on focus) */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .field input,.field textarea,.field select{font-size:16px}
}