:root{
    /* Logo-driven palette */
    --blue-deep:#0a2b5b;
    --blue-dark:#0b2447;
    --logo-blue:#0b2447;
    --logo-blue-rgb:11,34,71;
    --maroon:#7a0a18;
    --gold:#F0C857;
    --gold-deep:#B8862A;
    --accent:var(--gold);
    --ink:#111218;
    --cream:#FBF9F6;
    --cream-2:#FFF6EA;
    --line:rgba(17,16,14,0.08);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Anton',sans-serif; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.5px; text-transform:uppercase;}
  .eyebrow{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:3px; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:13px; color:var(--gold-deep);}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  img{display:block; max-width:100%;}
  .wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}

  /* === sash divider, the recurring signature device === */
  .sash{
    position:relative;
    height:46px;
    background:var(--cream);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .sash::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:-10%; right:-10%; top:50%;
    height:14px;
    transform:translateY(-50%) skewY(-2.2deg);
    background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-deep));
  }
  .sash::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:-10%; right:-10%; top:50%;
    height:14px;
    transform:translateY(-50%) skewY(-2.2deg);
    border-top:2px solid rgba(20,18,15,0.35);
    border-bottom:2px solid rgba(20,18,15,0.35);
  }
  .sash.flip{transform:scaleY(-1);}

  /* === nav === */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-deep),var(--blue-dark));
    border-bottom:3px solid var(--gold-deep);
  }
  nav.wrap{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    height:74px;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; position:relative;}
  .brand svg, .brand img.brand-image{
    height:60px; width:auto; animation: logo-pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition:transform 0.25s ease; object-fit:unset; object-position:center;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
  }
  .brand:hover svg, .brand:hover img.brand-image{transform:scale(1.06);}
  .brand:hover .brand-text .name{animation: logo-glow 7.5s ease-in-out infinite, logo-hover-glow 1.4s ease-in-out 1;}
  .brand-text{color:var(--cream); line-height:1.05;}
  /* textual brand shown in header */
  /* header nav .brand .brand-text{display:none;} */
  .brand-text .name{font-family:'Anton',sans-serif; font-size:19px; letter-spacing:1px; animation: logo-glow 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .brand-text .loc{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:11px; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:2px;}
  .navlinks{display:flex; gap:34px;}
  .nav-item{position:relative;}
  .nav-item .dropdown-menu{
    position:absolute; left:0; top:calc(100% + 6px);
    background:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.98); border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
    border-radius:3px; min-width:190px; display:none; opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);
    transition:opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    z-index:25;
  }
  .nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
  .nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-menu{display:block; opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .dropdown-menu li{margin:0;}
  .dropdown-menu a{
    display:block; padding:10px 16px; color:var(--cream);
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1px;
    text-transform:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.08);
  }
  .dropdown-menu a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .dropdown-menu a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
  .mobile-dropdown{position:relative;}
  .mobile-dropdown > a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown > a::after{
    content:'▾'; font-size:0.95rem; margin-left:12px; transition:transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown.open > a::after,
  .mobile-dropdown:hover > a::after{
    transform:rotate(180deg);
  }
  .mobile-dropdown .dropdown-menu{display:none; padding-left:16px; margin-top:6px;}
  .mobile-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu,
  .mobile-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu{
    display:block;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown .dropdown-menu a{padding:10px 12px;}
  .navlinks a{
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:500; font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream);
    position:relative; padding:4px 0;
  }
  .navlinks a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:2px;
    background:var(--gold); transition:width 0.25s ease;
  }
  .navlinks a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .navcta{
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase; background:var(--gold); color:var(--blue-dark);
    padding:11px 22px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .navcta:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .menu-btn{display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--cream); font-size:26px; cursor:pointer;}
  .menu-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px;}

  /* === mobile sidebar === */
  .mobile-backdrop{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(10,9,7,0.55);
    z-index:150; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-backdrop.open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
  .mobile-sidebar{
    position:fixed; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; width:78%; max-width:320px;
    background:var(--blue-dark); border-left:3px solid var(--gold);
    z-index:151; transform:translateX(100%); opacity:0;
    transition:transform 0.32s ease, opacity 0.32s ease;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; padding:24px 26px;
    box-shadow:-8px 0 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  }
  .mobile-sidebar.open{transform:translateX(0); opacity:1;}
  .mobile-sidebar-head{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between;
    padding-bottom:20px; margin-bottom:18px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.25);
  }
  .menu-close-btn{
    background:none; border:1px solid rgba(194,232,255,0.35); color:var(--cream);
    width:34px; height:34px; font-size:16px; border-radius:2px; cursor:pointer; line-height:1;
  }
  .menu-close-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold);}
  .menu-close-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px;}
  .mobile-navlinks{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;}
  .mobile-navlinks a{
    display:block; padding:14px 4px; font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:500;
    font-size:16px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,232,255,0.18);
  }
  .mobile-navlinks a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
  .mobile-navcta{
    margin-top:auto; text-align:center; font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600;
    font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--blue-dark); padding:14px 22px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .mobile-navcta:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .scroll-controls{
    position:fixed; right:20px; bottom:24px; display:grid; gap:12px; z-index:160;
  }
  .scroll-btn{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; border:none;
    background:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.96); color:var(--cream); cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:22px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); transition:transform 0.18s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  }
  .scroll-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-1px); background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .scroll-btn:focus{outline:2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:2px;}
  .scroll-btn--up::after{content:'↑';}
  .scroll-btn--down::after{content:'↓';}
  body.no-scroll{overflow:hidden;}

  /* === hero === */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
    background:#ffffff;
    padding-top:74px;
    padding-bottom:0;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:
      repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 78px, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.16) 78px, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.16) 80px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 78px, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.16) 78px, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.16) 80px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%;
    width:920px; height:920px;
    border:2px solid rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.18);
    border-radius:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    pointer-events:none;
    animation: pulse-glow 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero::before{
    animation: slide-grid 22s linear infinite;
  }
  .hero .wrap{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;
    padding-top:30px; padding-bottom:60px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{color:var(--logo-blue); font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:4px; font-size:13px;}
  .hero h1{
    color:var(--gold); font-size:clamp(46px,6.4vw,84px); line-height:0.96; margin:18px 0 6px;
  }
  .hero h1 span{color:var(--logo-blue);}
  .hero .tagline{
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    color:rgba(20,34,56,0.82); font-size:19px; margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  .hero p.lede{color:rgba(20,34,56,0.74); font-size:16px; max-width:480px; line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .hero-btns{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-primary{
    background:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.96); color:#ffffff; font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:16px 30px; border-radius:2px; display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{background:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),1);}
  .btn-ghost{
    border:2px solid rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.6); color:rgba(20,34,56,0.88); font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600; font-size:14px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:14px 28px; border-radius:2px; display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--logo-blue);}
  .btn-gold{
    border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--blue-dark); background:var(--gold);
  }
  .btn-gold:hover{border-color:var(--gold-deep); background:var(--gold-deep); color:var(--blue-dark);}
  .btn-block{display:block; width:100%;}
  .form-field-full{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .squad-more a + a{margin-left:12px;}
  .hero-crest{
    display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; position:relative;
    animation: crest-float 8s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin:center center;
  }
  .hero-crest svg, .hero-crest img.hero-crest-image{width:min(320px,80%); height:auto; filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)); transform-origin:center center;}

  .stats-bar{
    background:var(--ink); border-top:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; margin-top:40px;
  }
  .stats-bar .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
    padding:26px 32px; width:100%; max-width:1180px; box-sizing:border-box;
  }
  .stat{text-align:center; border-right:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.12);}
  .stat:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .stat .num{font-family:'Anton',sans-serif; color:var(--gold); font-size:30px;}
  .stat .lbl{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.7); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px;}

  /* === section shells === */
  section{padding:96px 0; position:relative;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,46px); margin-top:10px; color:var(--logo-blue);}
  .section-head p{font-size:16px; color:rgba(20,18,15,0.65); line-height:1.7; margin-top:14px;}
  .section-head.center{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center;}

  /* === about === */
  .about{background:var(--cream); padding:100px 0 96px;}
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.95fr 1.05fr; gap:64px; align-items:start;}
  .about-watermark{position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center;}
  .about-watermark svg{width:78%; opacity:0.08;}
  .about-watermark path{fill:var(--logo-blue);}
  .about-copy p{font-size:16px; line-height:1.85; color:rgba(20,18,15,0.78); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .pillar-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; margin-top:36px;}
  .pillar{
    background:var(--blue-deep); color:var(--cream); padding:22px 18px;
    border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .pillar .pillar-num{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; color:var(--gold); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:2px; font-weight:600;}
  .pillar h3{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; text-transform:none; margin:8px 0 6px; letter-spacing:0;}
  .pillar p{font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.78); line-height:1.5;}

  /* === squad === */
  .squad{background:var(--blue-dark); color:var(--cream);}
  .squad .section-head h2{color:var(--cream);}
  .squad .section-head p{color:rgba(246,241,226,0.7);}
  .squad .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .squad-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px;}
  .squad-preview{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:22px; align-items:stretch;}
  .squad-left{display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;}
  .squad-left .player-card{width:100%; max-height:360px;}
  .squad-right{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center;}
  .squad-right .player-card{width:100%; max-width:420px; max-height:360px;}
  .player-card{
    background:rgba(246,241,226,0.04);
    border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
    padding:0; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    transition:transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-rows:auto auto;
    min-height:320px;
  }
  .player-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--gold);}
  .player-photo{
    aspect-ratio:1/1;
    max-height:240px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.16), rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.5));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
    overflow:hidden;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
  }
  .player-photo img{
    position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    object-position:center;
  }
  .player-photo::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.36) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .player-photo .jersey-num{
    position:relative; z-index:2; font-family:'Anton',sans-serif; font-size:88px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,0.95); line-height:1; text-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  }
  .player-info{padding:16px 18px 20px;}
  .player-info .pname{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:16px; letter-spacing:0.3px;}
  .player-info .ppos{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-top:4px;}
  .squad-more{
    text-align:center; margin-top:46px;
  }

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .squad-preview{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .squad-right{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* === awards === */
  .awards-section{background:var(--cream); padding-top:20px;}
  .awards-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
    padding:20px 0 0;
    max-width:760px;
    margin:0 auto;
  }
  .award-card{
    background-color:var(--blue-dark);
    border:1px solid var(--gold);
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    max-width:360px;
    margin:0 auto;
  }
  .award-image{
    width:100%;
    aspect-ratio:1/1;
    overflow:hidden;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
  }
  .award-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    object-position:center;
    display:block;
  }
  .award-info{padding:12px 16px 14px;}
  .player-name{color:var(--cream); font-size:1.1rem; margin:0 0 5px 0;}
  .award-title{color:#fff; font-size:0.85rem; letter-spacing:1px; margin:0; font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* === gallery === */
  .gallery{background:var(--cream);}
  .gallery-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
    grid-auto-rows:170px;
    gap:14px;
  }
  .g-item{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue-deep), var(--blue-dark));
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    border:1px solid rgba(20,18,15,0.08);
    text-decoration:none; color:inherit;
  }
  .g-item.big{grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 2;}
  .g-item .g-label{
    position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:12px; color:var(--cream);
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
    opacity:0.85;
  }
  .g-item::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0 2px, transparent 2px 18px);
  }
  .g-item .g-icon{color:rgba(212,175,55,0.5); font-size:30px;}
  .g-item{cursor:pointer; transition:transform 0.35s ease;}

  /* === Responsive: mobile / tablet tweaks === */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .navlinks, .navcta{display:none !important;}
    .menu-btn{display:block;}
    nav.wrap{height:64px;}
    .brand svg{height:38px;}
    .wrap{padding:0 18px;}

    /* Stack hero into a single column and centre content */
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px; padding-top:18px; padding-bottom:36px; text-align:center;}
    .hero .hero-crest{order:-1; justify-content:center;}
    .hero p.lede{max-width:100%; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}

    /* Make stats and content flow better on small screens */
    .stats-bar .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:12px; padding:18px 16px;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;}
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows:140px;}
    .awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}

    /* Reduce spacing for compact layouts */
    section{padding:64px 0;}
    .section-head{margin-bottom:36px;}
  }

  /* Skip-link for keyboard users */
  .skip-link{
    position:absolute; left:-999px; top:auto; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .skip-link:focus{
    left:18px; top:12px; width:auto; height:auto; padding:8px 12px; z-index:1200;
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--logo-blue); border-radius:3px; text-decoration:none;
    box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
  .g-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}
  .g-item:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:4px;}
  .g-item img{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .g-item .g-play{
    position:relative; z-index:1; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(20,18,15,0.55); border:1.5px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px; padding-left:3px;
  }

  /* === dedicated gallery page === */
  .gallery-page-section{background:var(--cream); padding:70px 0 90px;}
  .gallery-filters{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:32px;}
  .filter-btn{
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:10px 20px; background:transparent; border:1px solid rgba(20,18,15,0.2); color:var(--ink);
    cursor:pointer; transition:background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .filter-btn:hover{border-color:var(--gold-deep);}
  .filter-btn.active{background:var(--blue-deep); border-color:var(--blue-deep); color:var(--cream);}
  .gallery-grid.full{grid-auto-rows:200px;}
  .g-item.hide{display:none;}

  /* === lightbox === */
  .lightbox{
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(10,9,7,0.94); z-index:1000;
    display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:40px 20px;
  }
  .lightbox.open{display:flex;}
  .lightbox-inner{max-width:900px; width:100%; max-height:88vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;}
  .lightbox-media{width:100%; max-height:75vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .lightbox-media img, .lightbox-media video{max-width:100%; max-height:75vh; display:block; border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);}
  .lightbox-caption{
    color:var(--cream); font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1.5px;
    text-transform:uppercase; text-align:center; opacity:0.8;
  }
  .lightbox-close{
    position:absolute; top:22px; right:26px; background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:var(--gold); width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; font-size:16px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .lightbox-close:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink);}

  @media (max-width:700px){
    .gallery-grid.full{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); grid-auto-rows:150px;}
    .g-item.big{grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 1;}
  }

  @media (max-width:600px){
    .awards-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* === membership / join === */
  .join{
    background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .join::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; right:-120px; top:-120px; width:420px; height:420px;
    border:40px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.12); border-radius:50%;
  }
  .join .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr; gap:50px; align-items:center;}
  .join h2{color:var(--cream); font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); line-height:1.05; margin-top:10px;}
  .join .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
  .join p.lede{color:rgba(246,241,226,0.85); font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; margin-top:18px; max-width:480px;}
  .join-card{
    background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); padding:34px; border-top:6px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .join-card h3{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:18px; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .join-list{margin-bottom:24px;}
  .join-list li{
    display:flex; gap:10px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(20,18,15,0.78); margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .join-list li::before{content:"\2713"; color:var(--logo-blue); font-weight:700;}
  .join-card .btn-primary{width:100%; text-align:center;}

  /* === contact === */
  .contact{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);}
  .contact .section-head h2{color:var(--cream);}
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start;}
  .contact-info{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.12);
    padding:24px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .contact-info .row{
    display:flex; gap:14px; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.12);
  }
  .contact-info .row:last-child{border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0;}
  .contact-info .row .ico{
    width:44px; height:44px; flex:none; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    color:var(--gold); font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:18px;
  }
  .contact-info .row .lbl{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .contact-info .row .val{font-size:15px; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.88);}
  .contact-info .row .val a{color:rgba(237,247,255,0.92); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:3px;}
  .contact-info .row .val a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
  .contact-form{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.12);
    padding:30px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .contact-form form{display:grid; gap:18px;}
  .form-field{margin-bottom:0;}
  .form-field label{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.6); display:block; margin-bottom:8px;}
  .form-field input, .form-field textarea{
    width:100%; background:rgba(246,241,226,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.2);
    color:var(--cream); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px; padding:13px 14px; border-radius:2px;
    transition:border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  }
  .form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
  .form-field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:110px;}

  footer{background:#0b3f53; border-top:3px solid rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.9); padding:28px 0 18px;}
  .footer-grid{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px;}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center;}
  .footer-brand svg, .footer-brand img.footer-logo{height:38px; width:auto;}
  .footer-brand .name{font-family:'Anton',sans-serif; color:#edf7ff; font-size:16px;}
  .footer-links{display:flex; gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-links a{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(237,247,255,0.76);}
  .footer-links a:hover{color:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),1);}
  .footer-bottom{
    margin-top:20px; padding-top:12px; border-top:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.12);
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.45); text-align:center;
  }

  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  @keyframes crest-float{
    0%,100%{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);} 
    25%{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);} 
    50%{transform:translateY(-12px) scale(1.06);} 
    75%{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);} 
  }
  @keyframes pulse-glow{
    0%,100%{opacity:0.28; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);} 
    50%{opacity:0.14; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);} 
  }
  @keyframes slide-grid{
    0%{background-position:0 0,0 0;} 
    100%{background-position:0 920px,920px 0;} 
  }
  @keyframes logo-pulse{
    0%,100%{transform:scale(1);} 
    45%,55%{transform:scale(1.04);} 
  }
  @keyframes logo-glow{
    0%,100%{text-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0);} 
    50%{text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,0.45);} 
  }
  @keyframes logo-hover-glow{
    0%{text-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0);} 
    50%{text-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.8);} 
    100%{text-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0);} 
  }

  /* === membership registration page === */
  .reg-banner{
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.95) 0%, rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.88) 50%, rgba(142,11,32,0.85) 100%);
    padding-top:74px;
  }
  .reg-banner .wrap{padding:70px 0 50px;}
  .reg-banner .crumb{font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.6);}
  .reg-banner .crumb a{color:var(--gold);}
  .reg-banner .crumb a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}
  .reg-banner h1{color:var(--cream); font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,54px); margin:14px 0 12px;}
  .reg-banner p.lede{color:rgba(246,241,226,0.82); font-size:16px; max-width:560px; line-height:1.7;}

  .news-section{padding:60px 0;}
  .news-hero{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.4fr 0.6fr;
    gap:24px;
    padding:56px 0 36px;
    align-items:start;
  }
  .news-feature,
  .news-rail-card,
  .news-sidebar-card,
  .news-item{
    background:rgba(246,241,226,0.92);
    border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
    box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.08);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .news-feature{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    min-height:420px;
  }
  .news-feature__media{position:relative; min-height:100%;}
  .news-feature__media img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .news-feature__content{padding:28px 28px 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;}
  .news-feature__content h2{
    font-size:clamp(24px,2.7vw,34px);
    line-height:1.06;
    color:var(--logo-blue);
    margin:10px 0 14px;
  }
  .news-feature__content p{color:rgba(20,18,15,0.78); line-height:1.8;}
  .news-meta{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;
    font-size:12px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(20,18,15,0.55);
    margin-top:16px;
  }
  .news-pill{
    position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; z-index:2; display:inline-block;
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--cream); background:rgba(10,9,7,0.82); padding:7px 11px; border-radius:2px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .news-rail{display:grid; gap:16px;}
  .news-rail-card{padding:22px 22px 24px;}
  .news-rail-card h3,
  .news-sidebar-card h3{
    font-size:18px; color:var(--logo-blue); margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .news-rail-card ul,
  .news-sidebar-card ul{display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .news-rail-card a,
  .news-sidebar-card a{color:rgba(20,18,15,0.78); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6;}
  .news-rail-card a:hover,
  .news-sidebar-card a:hover{color:var(--logo-blue);}
  .news-cta{
    display:inline-block; margin-top:12px; padding:11px 18px;
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--logo-blue); font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase;
    border-radius:2px;
  }
  .news-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);}
  .news-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr 0.65fr; gap:24px; padding:16px 0 72px;}
  .news-main{display:grid; gap:18px;}
  .news-item{display:grid; grid-template-columns:220px 1fr; min-height:180px;}
  .news-item__image{position:relative; min-height:100%;}
  .news-item__image img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .news-item__content{padding:20px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;}
  .news-item__content h3{
    font-size:20px; line-height:1.16; color:var(--logo-blue); margin:8px 0 10px;
  }
  .news-item__content p{color:rgba(20,18,15,0.76); line-height:1.7;}
  .news-sidebar{display:grid; gap:16px; align-content:start;}
  .news-sidebar-card{padding:22px 22px 24px;}
  .news-categories{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
  .news-categories a{display:inline-block; padding:8px 12px; border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22); background:rgba(var(--logo-blue-rgb),0.04); border-radius:999px;}
  .news-categories a:hover{background:rgba(240,200,87,0.18); border-color:rgba(240,200,87,0.35);}

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .news-hero,
    .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .news-feature{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .news-feature__media{min-height:260px;}
  }

  @media (max-width:820px){
    .news-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .news-item__image{min-height:210px;}
  }

  .reg-section{background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream);}
  .reg-card{max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; background:rgba(246,241,226,0.03); border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); padding:44px; border-radius:2px;}
  fieldset.reg-fieldset{border:none; padding:0; margin:0 0 36px;}
  fieldset.reg-fieldset:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0;}
  fieldset.reg-fieldset legend{
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:20px; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25); width:100%;
  }
  .form-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 20px;}
  .form-field select{
    width:100%; background:rgba(246,241,226,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(246,241,226,0.2);
    color:var(--cream); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px; padding:13px 14px; border-radius:1px;
  }
  .form-field select option{
    background:var(--gold); color:var(--blue-dark);
  }
  .form-field select:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
  .form-field .hint{font-size:12px; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.45); margin-top:6px;}
  .checkbox-field{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .checkbox-field input{margin-top:4px; accent-color:var(--gold); flex:none;}
  .checkbox-field label{font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,241,226,0.75); line-height:1.6;}

  .form-message{
    display:none;
    min-height:24px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    font-family:'Oswald',sans-serif;
    font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:0.5px;
    padding:10px 12px;
    border-radius:2px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color:var(--cream);
    border:1px solid transparent;
  }
  .form-message.show{
    display:block;
  }
  .form-message.success{background:rgba(46,125,50,0.16); border-color:rgba(46,125,50,0.45); color:#E8F4E6;}
  .form-message.error{background:rgba(240,200,87,0.16); border-color:rgba(184,134,42,0.45); color:var(--gold-deep);}

  @media (max-width:700px){
    .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .reg-card{padding:30px 22px;}
  }

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .navlinks, .navcta{display:none;}
    .menu-btn{display:block;}
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
    .hero p.lede{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}
    .hero-btns{justify-content:center;}
    .hero-crest{order:-1;}
    .stats-bar .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); row-gap:20px;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .about-watermark{display:none;}
    .pillar-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .squad-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
    .g-item.big{grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 1;}
    .join .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .squad-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
    .stats-bar .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
  }