/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAPTANIC — THE ANCIENT ORDER OF THE OVERHEATED
   styles.css
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root{
  --black:#030304;
  --void:#070709;
  --char:#0d0d10;
  --steel:#15161a;
  --iron:#1e2026;
  --ash:#83848c;
  --smoke:#b9bac1;
  --bone:#eceae7;

  --blood:#a80d25;
  --ember:#ff2d3f;
  --scorch:#ff6a3d;
  --glow:rgba(255,45,63,.55);
  --glow-soft:rgba(255,45,63,.16);

  --gothic:"Cinzel",'Times New Roman',serif;
  --mono:"JetBrains Mono",ui-monospace,"SF Mono",Menlo,Consolas,monospace;

  --pad:clamp(20px,5vw,90px);
  --maxw:1320px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --ease-io:cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}

html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;
  scrollbar-width:none;
}
html::-webkit-scrollbar{width:0;height:0}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--black);
  color:var(--smoke);
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-weight:300;
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
body.is-locked{overflow:hidden;height:100vh}
body.is-modal{overflow:hidden}

img,svg{display:block;max-width:100%}
h1,h2,h3{margin:0;font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:800;line-height:1.02;color:var(--bone)}
p{margin:0}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button,input{font:inherit;color:inherit}
::selection{background:var(--blood);color:#fff}
.sprite{position:absolute;width:0;height:0;overflow:hidden}

:focus-visible{
  outline:1px solid var(--ember);
  outline-offset:4px;
}

/* ─── THE MARK ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.mark{width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.mark use,.nav__mark use,.post__avatar svg use{transform-origin:center}

#laptanic-mark [class^="mk-"]{fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.mk-ring-faint{stroke:rgba(255,45,63,.13);stroke-width:1}
.mk-ring{stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.16);stroke-width:1}
.mk-ticks{stroke:rgba(255,45,63,.5);stroke-width:2}
.mk-arc{
  stroke:var(--ember);stroke-width:2.2;
  stroke-dasharray:70 480;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--glow));
  transform-origin:120px 120px;
  animation:mkSpin 4.4s linear infinite;
}
.mk-circuit{stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.34);stroke-width:1.4}
.mk-circuit circle{fill:var(--ember);stroke:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px var(--glow))}
.mk-chevron{stroke:rgba(255,45,63,.7);stroke-width:2.4}
.mk-batt{stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.4);stroke-width:1.6}
.mk-batt path{fill:rgba(236,234,231,.4);stroke:none}
.mk-batt-cell{fill:var(--ember);stroke:none;animation:mkBlink 2.6s steps(1) infinite;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--glow))}
.mk-shell{stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.55);stroke-width:2;fill:#08080a}
.mk-base{fill:#0c0c0f;stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.5);stroke-width:2}
.mk-notch{stroke:rgba(236,234,231,.35);stroke-width:2}
.mk-screen{fill:#000;stroke:rgba(255,45,63,.45);stroke-width:1.2}
.mk-portal ellipse{stroke:var(--ember);stroke-width:1.5;opacity:.85;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--glow))}
.mk-portal ellipse:nth-child(2){opacity:.6}
.mk-portal ellipse:nth-child(3){opacity:.4}
.mk-core{fill:#fff;stroke:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--ember))}
.mk-portal{animation:mkPulse 3.6s var(--ease-io) infinite}

@keyframes mkSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes mkBlink{0%,72%{opacity:1}73%,100%{opacity:.12}}
@keyframes mkPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.85;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05)}}

/* ─── BOOT SEQUENCE ────────────────────────────────────── */
.boot{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9000;
  background:var(--black);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:var(--pad);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),visibility .8s;
}
.boot.is-done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.boot__inner{width:min(560px,100%)}
.boot__brand{
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.42em;color:var(--ember);
  margin-bottom:18px;text-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);
}
.boot__log{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:12px;line-height:1.9;
  color:var(--ash);margin:0 0 18px;min-height:9.5em;white-space:pre-wrap;
}
.boot__log b{color:var(--bone);font-weight:400}
.boot__log i{color:var(--ember);font-style:normal}
.boot__bar{height:2px;background:rgba(236,234,231,.1);overflow:hidden}
.boot__bar span{
  display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--ember);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);transition:width .25s linear;
}

/* ─── ATMOSPHERE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.atmos{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
.atmos__canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:.9}

.atmos__grain{
  position:absolute;inset:-120px;opacity:.045;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='200' height='200' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grainShift 1.1s steps(4) infinite;
  will-change:transform;
}
@keyframes grainShift{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0)}25%{transform:translate(-14px,8px)}
  50%{transform:translate(10px,-12px)}75%{transform:translate(-8px,-6px)}
  100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
}

.atmos__scanlines{
  position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.5;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0) 0px,
    rgba(0,0,0,0) 2px,
    rgba(0,0,0,.42) 3px,
    rgba(0,0,0,.42) 4px);
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
}
.atmos__vignette{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% 0%,rgba(168,13,37,.05),transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(110% 100% at 50% 50%,transparent 34%,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 100%);
}
.atmos__flicker{
  position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(255,45,63,.028);opacity:0;
  animation:flick 9s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes flick{
  0%,96%{opacity:0}96.5%{opacity:1}97%{opacity:0}97.6%{opacity:.7}98%{opacity:0}
  98.6%{opacity:1}99%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}
}

/* red screen flash */
.flash{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:8500;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(255,45,63,.9),rgba(120,0,14,.75) 60%,#000);
  opacity:0;mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.flash.is-firing{animation:flashFire .62s steps(1) forwards}
@keyframes flashFire{
  0%{opacity:.92}12%{opacity:0}20%{opacity:.7}28%{opacity:0}
  40%{opacity:.5}48%{opacity:0}62%{opacity:.28}72%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}
}

/* screen shake */
.is-shaking{animation:shake .5s var(--ease-io)}
@keyframes shake{
  0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  12%{transform:translate3d(-7px,3px,0)}28%{transform:translate3d(6px,-4px,0)}
  44%{transform:translate3d(-5px,-2px,0)}60%{transform:translate3d(4px,4px,0)}
  78%{transform:translate3d(-2px,1px,0)}
}

/* cursor */
.cursor{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:8000;pointer-events:none;
  width:34px;height:34px;margin:-17px 0 0 -17px;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .4s,transform .18s var(--ease);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
.cursor.is-on{opacity:1}
.cursor span{
  display:block;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.65);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,45,63,.22),transparent 68%);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(255,45,63,.35);
  transition:transform .28s var(--ease),border-color .28s;
}
.cursor.is-hot span{transform:scale(1.85);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.95)}

/* scroll progress */
.scrollbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:7000;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.scrollbar i{
  display:block;height:100%;width:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blood),var(--ember));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);
}

/* ─── NAV ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:6000;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;padding:16px var(--pad);
  transition:background .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s,transform .5s var(--ease),opacity .5s;
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck{
  background:rgba(3,3,4,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color:rgba(255,45,63,.14);
}
.nav.is-hidden{transform:translateY(-104%);opacity:0}

.nav__brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px}
.nav__mark{width:30px;height:30px;flex:none}
.nav__brand span{
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--bone);
}
.nav__brand:hover span{color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow)}

.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(14px,2vw,30px)}
.nav__links a{
  position:relative;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ash);
  padding:6px 0;transition:color .3s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav__links a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;
  background:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow);transition:width .38s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover,.nav__links a.is-active{color:var(--bone)}
.nav__links a:hover::after,.nav__links a.is-active::after{width:100%}
.nav__cta{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.35);padding:8px 16px!important;
  color:var(--ember)!important;background:rgba(168,13,37,.07);
}
.nav__cta::after{display:none}
.nav__cta:hover{background:rgba(168,13,37,.22);box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(255,45,63,.22)}

.nav__toggle{
  display:none;width:42px;height:34px;background:none;border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.18);
  cursor:pointer;position:relative;
}
.nav__toggle i{
  position:absolute;left:11px;width:20px;height:1px;background:var(--bone);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .25s;
}
.nav__toggle i:nth-child(1){top:13px}
.nav__toggle i:nth-child(2){top:20px}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] i:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ─── HERO ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  min-height:100svh;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:110px var(--pad) 118px;
  text-align:center;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__glowfield{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:46%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:min(1100px,140vw);height:min(1100px,140vw);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(168,13,37,.11),rgba(168,13,37,.03) 40%,transparent 66%);
  filter:blur(28px);animation:breathe 8s var(--ease-io) infinite;
}
@keyframes breathe{0%,100%{opacity:.7;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}50%{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1)}}

/* distant glitching laptop screens */
.hero__screens{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden}
.hero__screen{
  position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.22);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,45,63,.12),rgba(0,0,0,.5));
  box-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(255,45,63,.1) inset,0 0 30px rgba(255,45,63,.08);
  opacity:.5;
}
.hero__screen.s1{left:6%;top:22%;width:118px;height:74px;transform:rotate(-8deg);animation:scrFlick 6.5s steps(1) infinite}
.hero__screen.s2{right:8%;top:30%;width:92px;height:58px;transform:rotate(11deg);animation:scrFlick 5.2s steps(1) .8s infinite}
.hero__screen.s3{left:14%;bottom:16%;width:74px;height:48px;transform:rotate(6deg);animation:scrFlick 7.8s steps(1) 1.6s infinite}
.hero__screen.s4{right:15%;bottom:22%;width:132px;height:82px;transform:rotate(-13deg);animation:scrFlick 9s steps(1) 2.4s infinite}
@keyframes scrFlick{
  0%,88%{opacity:.42}89%{opacity:.05}90%{opacity:.85}91%{opacity:.1}
  93%{opacity:.6}94%{opacity:.42}100%{opacity:.42}
}

.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:3;width:100%;max-width:940px}

.hero__eyebrow{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;
  font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.4em;color:var(--ash);margin-bottom:clamp(24px,4vw,44px);
}
.hero__eyebrow i{display:block;width:clamp(28px,8vw,70px);height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,45,63,.55))}
.hero__eyebrow i:last-child{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,45,63,.55),transparent)}

.hero__logo{width:clamp(150px,22vw,230px);margin:0 auto clamp(24px,3.6vw,40px)}
.mark--hero{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(255,45,63,.28))}

.hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(3.1rem,13.5vw,10.4rem);
  letter-spacing:.055em;margin-bottom:clamp(14px,2vw,22px);
  text-shadow:0 0 60px rgba(255,45,63,.22);
}
.hero__sub{
  font-size:clamp(9.5px,1.5vw,13px);letter-spacing:.44em;color:var(--bone);
  margin-bottom:clamp(26px,4vw,42px);
}
.hero__quote{
  margin:0 auto clamp(34px,5vw,52px);max-width:520px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;
  font-size:clamp(13px,1.7vw,15px);color:var(--ash);font-style:italic;
  padding-left:20px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.3);text-align:left;
}
.hero__quote span:last-child{color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 18px var(--glow-soft)}

/* ─── CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  padding:17px 40px;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.4);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.32em;color:var(--bone);
  overflow:hidden;transition:color .35s,border-color .35s,box-shadow .45s,transform .35s var(--ease);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;
}
.cta__glow{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(168,13,37,0),rgba(255,45,63,.35),rgba(168,13,37,0));
  transform:translateX(-110%);transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.cta__label,.cta__arrow{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta__arrow{color:var(--ember);transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.cta:hover{border-color:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 34px rgba(255,45,63,.28),inset 0 0 24px rgba(255,45,63,.08)}
.cta:hover .cta__glow{transform:translateX(110%)}
.cta:hover .cta__arrow{transform:translateX(6px)}
.cta:active{transform:scale(.98)}
.cta::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .35s;
}
.cta:hover::after{border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.15)}

/* ─── HERO HUD ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero__hud{
  position:absolute;left:var(--pad);right:var(--pad);bottom:26px;z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.08);
}
.hud__item{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:9px;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.2em}
.hud__item em{font-style:normal;color:#5b5c63}
.hud__item b{font-weight:400;color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow-soft)}
.hud__item--wide b{color:var(--bone)}

.hero__scrollhint{
  position:absolute;bottom:74px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.34em;color:#4e4f56;
}
.hero__scrollhint i{display:block;width:1px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,45,63,.6),transparent);animation:hintDrop 2.4s var(--ease-io) infinite}
@keyframes hintDrop{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}56%{transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* corrupted error toasts */
.errors{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:4;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden}
.err{
  position:absolute;padding:8px 13px;
  background:rgba(9,9,11,.9);border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.35);
  border-left:2px solid var(--ember);
  font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--smoke);
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 22px rgba(255,45,63,.12);
  animation:errLife 4.2s var(--ease) forwards;
  max-width:min(300px,72vw);text-align:left;
}
.err b{color:var(--ember);font-weight:400;display:block;margin-bottom:2px}
@keyframes errLife{
  0%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px) scale(.97);filter:blur(3px)}
  8%{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);filter:blur(0)}
  10%{transform:translate(3px,-1px)}11%{transform:translate(-2px,1px)}12%{transform:none}
  86%{opacity:1}88%{opacity:.2}90%{opacity:1}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px) scale(.99);filter:blur(2px)}
}

/* ─── GLITCH TYPE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.glitch{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.glitch__base{position:relative;z-index:2}
.glitch::before,.glitch::after{
  content:attr(data-text);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;
  pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
}
.glitch::before{color:var(--ember);z-index:1;text-shadow:2px 0 rgba(255,45,63,.9)}
.glitch::after{color:#37d0ff;z-index:1;text-shadow:-2px 0 rgba(55,208,255,.7)}
.glitch.is-glitching::before{opacity:.85;animation:gA .38s steps(2) 1}
.glitch.is-glitching::after{opacity:.6;animation:gB .38s steps(2) 1}
.glitch.is-glitching .glitch__base{animation:gBase .38s steps(2) 1}
@keyframes gA{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0);clip-path:inset(0 0 72% 0)}
  25%{transform:translate(-6px,-2px);clip-path:inset(24% 0 40% 0)}
  50%{transform:translate(5px,1px);clip-path:inset(58% 0 12% 0)}
  75%{transform:translate(-3px,2px);clip-path:inset(10% 0 66% 0)}
  100%{transform:translate(0,0);clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0)}
}
@keyframes gB{
  0%{transform:translate(0,0);clip-path:inset(66% 0 0 0)}
  25%{transform:translate(6px,2px);clip-path:inset(12% 0 62% 0)}
  50%{transform:translate(-5px,-1px);clip-path:inset(44% 0 26% 0)}
  75%{transform:translate(4px,-2px);clip-path:inset(72% 0 6% 0)}
  100%{transform:translate(0,0);clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0)}
}
@keyframes gBase{0%,100%{transform:none}30%{transform:translate(2px,-1px)}60%{transform:translate(-2px,1px)}}

/* ─── SECTION SHELL ────────────────────────────────────── */
.sec{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding:clamp(90px,13vw,180px) var(--pad);
  max-width:calc(var(--maxw) + var(--pad) * 2);
  margin:0 auto;
}
.sec::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:var(--pad);right:var(--pad);top:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,45,63,.22),transparent);
}
.sec__head{margin-bottom:clamp(46px,7vw,84px);max-width:900px}
.sec__num{
  display:block;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.42em;color:var(--ember);
  margin-bottom:20px;text-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow-soft);
}
.sec__title{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,6vw,4.4rem);letter-spacing:.035em;
  text-transform:uppercase;position:relative;
}
.sec__title--tight{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4.6vw,3.3rem)}
.sec__lede{margin-top:22px;max-width:620px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ash);line-height:1.85}
.sec__rule{margin-top:30px;height:1px;background:rgba(236,234,231,.08);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.sec__rule i{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:90px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--ember),transparent);
  animation:ruleRun 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ruleRun{0%{transform:translateX(-100px)}100%{transform:translateX(calc(100vw + 100px))}}

/* reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);filter:blur(6px);
  transition:opacity .95s var(--ease),transform .95s var(--ease),filter .95s var(--ease)}
.reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}

/* ─── 02 PROPHECY ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.sec--prophecy{padding-bottom:clamp(70px,10vw,140px)}
.prophecy{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:clamp(26px,5vw,64px);align-items:start}
.prophecy__spine{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding-top:14px}
.prophecy__spine span{
  display:block;width:2px;height:26px;background:rgba(255,45,63,.22);
  animation:spineGlow 3.6s var(--ease-io) infinite;
}
.prophecy__spine span:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.3s}
.prophecy__spine span:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.6s}
.prophecy__spine span:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.9s}
.prophecy__spine span:nth-child(5){animation-delay:1.2s}
.prophecy__spine span:nth-child(6){animation-delay:1.5s}
@keyframes spineGlow{0%,100%{background:rgba(255,45,63,.18);box-shadow:none}50%{background:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow)}}

.prophecy__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(18px,2.6vw,30px);max-width:820px}
.prophecy__text p{
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,3.1vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.35;color:var(--smoke);
}
.prophecy__text em{font-style:italic;color:var(--bone)}
.prophecy__count b{color:var(--ember);font-weight:800;text-shadow:0 0 24px var(--glow)}
.prophecy__final{
  color:var(--ember)!important;text-shadow:0 0 30px var(--glow);
  font-weight:800!important;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.prophecy__seal{margin:clamp(50px,8vw,90px) auto 0;width:clamp(72px,10vw,110px);opacity:.4}
.mark--seal{animation:sealTurn 40s linear infinite}
@keyframes sealTurn{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

/* ─── 03 COMMANDMENTS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cmds{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:1px;background:rgba(236,234,231,.07)}
.cmd{
  position:relative;background:var(--void);padding:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);
  min-height:250px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:background .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
  overflow:hidden;cursor:crosshair;
}
.cmd::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%,rgba(168,13,37,.16),transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .55s var(--ease);
}
.cmd__num{
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);
  color:rgba(236,234,231,.1);line-height:1;margin-bottom:20px;
  transition:color .45s,text-shadow .45s;position:relative;
}
.cmd__title{
  position:relative;font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.5vw,1.18rem);line-height:1.35;
  letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.cmd__body{position:relative;font-size:13px;color:var(--ash);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:auto}
.cmd__body em{color:var(--smoke);font-style:italic}
.cmd__code{
  position:relative;margin-top:24px;display:block;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:#4d4e55;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px dashed rgba(236,234,231,.1);
  transition:color .45s;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.cmd__edge{
  position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:2px;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ember),var(--blood));
  transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.cmd:hover,.cmd:focus-visible{background:#0b0b0e;transform:translateY(-3px);outline:none}
.cmd:hover::before,.cmd:focus-visible::before{opacity:1}
.cmd:hover .cmd__edge,.cmd:focus-visible .cmd__edge{transform:scaleY(1)}
.cmd:hover .cmd__num,.cmd:focus-visible .cmd__num{color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 26px var(--glow)}
.cmd:hover .cmd__code,.cmd:focus-visible .cmd__code{color:var(--ember)}

/* hover glitch on card titles */
.cmd__title::before,.cmd__title::after{
  content:attr(data-text);position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.cmd__title::before{color:var(--ember)}
.cmd__title::after{color:#37d0ff}
.cmd:hover .cmd__title::before,.cmd:focus-visible .cmd__title::before{opacity:.9;animation:gA .34s steps(2) 1}
.cmd:hover .cmd__title::after,.cmd:focus-visible .cmd__title::after{opacity:.55;animation:gB .34s steps(2) 1}

/* ─── 04 SIGNS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.signs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(290px,1fr));gap:clamp(16px,2vw,26px)}
.sign{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0b0b0e,#08080a);
  border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.09);
  transition:border-color .45s,transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.sign::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 0 3px,rgba(255,45,63,.045) 3px 4px);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s;
}
.sign:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.42);transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 40px rgba(255,45,63,.1);
}
.sign:hover::after{opacity:1}
.sign__bar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:9px 13px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.028);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.08);
  font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#5d5e66;
}
.sign__dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow);animation:mkBlink 2s steps(1) infinite;flex:none}
.sign__id{flex:1;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap}
.sign__x{color:#4a4b52;transition:color .3s}
.sign:hover .sign__x{color:var(--ember)}
.sign__body{padding:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px)}
.sign__icon{
  display:block;font-size:26px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:18px;
  filter:grayscale(.5) sepia(.85) hue-rotate(-30deg) saturate(3.2) brightness(.95) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255,45,63,.42));
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.sign:hover .sign__icon{transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg)}
.sign__title{font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.4vw,1.06rem);letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:12px}
.sign__desc{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ash);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:22px}
.sign__meter{height:3px;background:rgba(236,234,231,.07);overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:12px}
.sign__meter i{
  display:block;height:100%;width:calc(var(--sev) * 100%);
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blood),var(--ember));
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);
  animation:sevPulse 2.8s var(--ease-io) infinite;
}
@keyframes sevPulse{0%,100%{opacity:.75}50%{opacity:1}}
.sign__code{display:block;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#4f5057}

/* ─── 05 JOIN ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sec--join{max-width:none;padding-left:0;padding-right:0}
.join{
  max-width:calc(var(--maxw) + var(--pad) * 2);margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px);align-items:center;
}
.join__verses{margin-top:34px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
.join__verses p{font-size:clamp(14px,1.8vw,17px);color:var(--ash);line-height:1.7}
.join__verdict{
  margin-top:14px;font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.8vw,1.9rem)!important;color:var(--ember)!important;
  text-shadow:0 0 30px var(--glow);letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.join__meta{
  margin-top:42px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.08);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 26px;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:#5c5d64;
}
.join__meta b{color:var(--bone);font-weight:400}

.form{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,14,17,.96),rgba(7,7,9,.96));
  border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.1);
  padding:0 0 clamp(24px,3vw,34px);
  box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  position:relative;
}
.form::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-1px;pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,45,63,.35),transparent 40%,transparent 60%,rgba(255,45,63,.2)) border-box;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
}
.form__bar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:11px 16px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.09);
  font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:#63646c;margin-bottom:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);
}
.field{display:block;padding:0 clamp(22px,3vw,32px);margin-bottom:22px;position:relative}
.field__label{display:block;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.28em;color:#6a6b73;margin-bottom:9px;transition:color .3s}
.field input{
  width:100%;background:transparent;border:0;padding:9px 0;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:14px;color:var(--bone);letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.field input::placeholder{color:#3a3b42}
.field input:focus{outline:none}
.field input::-webkit-outer-spin-button,.field input::-webkit-inner-spin-button{-webkit-appearance:none;margin:0}
.field input[type=number]{-moz-appearance:textfield;appearance:textfield}
.field__line{
  position:absolute;left:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);right:clamp(22px,3vw,32px);bottom:0;height:1px;
  background:rgba(236,234,231,.14);
}
.field__line::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--ember);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--glow);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.field:focus-within .field__line::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.field:focus-within .field__label{color:var(--ember)}
.form__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0}
.form__row .field{margin-bottom:22px}
.form__note{padding:0 clamp(22px,3vw,32px);font-size:10.5px;color:#5a5b62;line-height:1.7;margin:6px 0 24px;letter-spacing:.06em}
.cta--form{margin:0 clamp(22px,3vw,32px);width:calc(100% - clamp(44px,6vw,64px));justify-content:center}
.form__err{
  padding:12px clamp(22px,3vw,32px) 0;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;
  color:var(--ember);min-height:1.2em;
}

/* ─── RITE MODAL ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.rite{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:8600;display:grid;place-items:center;
  padding:var(--pad);background:rgba(2,2,3,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),visibility .5s;
}
.rite.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
.rite__panel{
  width:min(560px,100%);max-height:88vh;overflow:auto;text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0c0c0f,#060607);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.3);
  box-shadow:0 0 90px rgba(255,45,63,.16),0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  padding:clamp(30px,5vw,48px);
  transform:scale(.94) translateY(14px);opacity:0;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),opacity .6s var(--ease);
}
.rite.is-open .rite__panel{transform:none;opacity:1}
.mark--rite{width:78px;height:78px;margin:0 auto 22px}
.rite__title{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,4vw,2.2rem);letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:10px}
.rite__sub{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.34em;color:var(--ember);margin-bottom:30px;text-shadow:0 0 18px var(--glow)}
.rite__data{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;margin:0 0 26px;
  background:rgba(236,234,231,.08);text-align:left;
}
.rite__data > div{background:#08080a;padding:13px 15px}
.rite__data dt{font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:.24em;color:#5c5d64;margin-bottom:5px}
.rite__data dd{margin:0;font-size:12px;color:var(--bone);letter-spacing:.06em;word-break:break-word}
.rite__foot{font-size:11px;color:var(--ash);font-style:italic;margin-bottom:28px}
.rite__close{
  background:none;border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.2);padding:13px 28px;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.28em;color:var(--ash);transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.rite__close:hover{border-color:var(--ember);color:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 26px rgba(255,45,63,.2)}

/* ─── 06 TRANSMISSIONS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.feed{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(310px,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px)}
.post{
  display:flex;gap:16px;padding:clamp(20px,2.4vw,26px);
  background:rgba(10,10,13,.72);border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.08);
  transition:border-color .45s,background .45s,transform .5s var(--ease);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.post::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:var(--ember);
  transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:center;transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow);
}
.post:hover{border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.3);background:rgba(13,13,17,.9);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.post:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
.post__avatar{
  width:42px;height:42px;flex:none;border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.28);
  background:#050506;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:5px;
}
.post__avatar svg{width:100%;height:100%}
.post__main{min-width:0;flex:1}
.post__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#5c5d64;margin-bottom:11px}
.post__meta b{font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--bone)}
.post__verified{color:var(--ember);font-size:11px;text-shadow:0 0 10px var(--glow)}
.post__text{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:var(--smoke);margin-bottom:16px}
.post__stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#4f5057}
.post--ghost{border-style:dashed;opacity:.62}
.post--ghost .post__text{color:var(--ember);opacity:.85}

/* ─── FOOTER ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.foot{
  position:relative;z-index:2;padding:clamp(70px,9vw,110px) var(--pad) 34px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.16);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(120,6,22,.09) 60%,rgba(3,3,4,1));
}
.foot__top{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(34px,5vw,70px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(40px,5vw,60px);
}
.foot__brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:16px}
.mark--foot{width:64px;height:64px;opacity:.9}
.foot__word{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,7.5vw,5rem);letter-spacing:.09em;line-height:1;
  text-shadow:0 0 50px rgba(255,45,63,.2);
}
.foot__creed{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.42em;color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 18px var(--glow)}
.foot__nav,.foot__status{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
.foot__navlabel{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.34em;color:#4c4d54;margin-bottom:6px}
.foot__nav a{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--ash);transition:color .3s,padding-left .35s var(--ease);position:relative}
.foot__nav a:hover{color:var(--ember);padding-left:12px}
.foot__nav a::before{
  content:"↳";position:absolute;left:0;opacity:0;color:var(--ember);
  transition:opacity .3s;font-size:9px;
}
.foot__nav a:hover::before{opacity:1}
.foot__status p{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#5c5d64}
.foot__status b{font-weight:400;color:var(--bone)}
.foot__status .is-bad{color:var(--ember)}
.foot__small{
  max-width:560px;margin:0 auto;padding:26px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.07);
  font-size:11px;color:#5b5c63;line-height:1.8;
}
.foot__bottom{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding-top:22px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.07);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 30px;justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:#44454b;
}

/* ─── ENTER THE SYSTEM : CINEMATIC TRANSITION ──────────── */
.gate{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:8700;pointer-events:none;
  display:grid;grid-template-rows:repeat(8,1fr);
}
.gate i{
  display:block;background:#000;transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:center;
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(255,45,63,.35);
}
.gate.is-closing i{animation:gateClose .42s var(--ease-io) forwards}
.gate.is-opening i{animation:gateOpen .55s var(--ease-io) forwards}
.gate i:nth-child(1){animation-delay:0s}
.gate i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.035s}
.gate i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.07s}
.gate i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.105s}
.gate i:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.14s}
.gate i:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.175s}
.gate i:nth-child(7){animation-delay:.21s}
.gate i:nth-child(8){animation-delay:.245s}
@keyframes gateClose{from{transform:scaleY(0)}to{transform:scaleY(1)}}
@keyframes gateOpen{from{transform:scaleY(1)}to{transform:scaleY(0)}}

.gate__word{
  position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;
  font-size:clamp(12px,2.2vw,20px);letter-spacing:.6em;
  color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 30px var(--glow);
  opacity:0;
}
.gate.is-closing .gate__word{animation:gateWord 1s var(--ease) .28s forwards}
@keyframes gateWord{0%{opacity:0;letter-spacing:1em}30%{opacity:1;letter-spacing:.6em}80%{opacity:1}100%{opacity:0}}

.hero.is-entering .hero__inner{
  animation:heroDive .8s var(--ease-io) forwards;
}
@keyframes heroDive{
  0%{transform:scale(1);opacity:1;filter:blur(0)}
  100%{transform:scale(1.35);opacity:0;filter:blur(14px)}
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width:1080px){
  .foot__top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:44px}
  .foot__brand{grid-column:1 / -1}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .join{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .nav__links{
    position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;
    flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:26px;
    background:#040405;
    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-12px);
    transition:opacity .45s var(--ease),visibility .45s,transform .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;z-index:5}
  .nav__links a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.3em}
  .nav__toggle{display:block;position:relative;z-index:10}
  .nav{padding:14px var(--pad)}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero{padding-top:104px;padding-bottom:150px}
  .hero__quote{text-align:left;max-width:400px}
  .hero__hud{gap:8px 16px;font-size:9px}
  .hud__item--wide{width:100%}
  .hero__scrollhint{display:none}
  .hero__screen.s2,.hero__screen.s3,.hero__screen.s4{display:none}
  .hero__screen.s1{opacity:.24;top:9%;left:-5%}
  .prophecy{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .prophecy__spine{flex-direction:row;gap:8px}
  .prophecy__spine span{width:22px;height:2px}
  .rite__data{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form__row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot__top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cursor{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:420px){
  .hero__eyebrow{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.28em}
  .hud__item{font-size:8.5px}
  .sign__body{padding:20px}
  .cmd{min-height:auto}
}
@media (hover:none){
  .cursor{display:none}
  .cmd{cursor:default}
}

/* ─── REDUCED MOTION ───────────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;
  }
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:none}
  .atmos__grain,.atmos__flicker,.atmos__scanlines{display:none}
  .hero__screen{opacity:.3}
}

/* ─── PRINT ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print{
  .atmos,.cursor,.scrollbar,.boot,.nav,.flash{display:none!important}
  body{background:#fff;color:#000}
}

/* failsafe: if JS never runs, the boot veil lifts on its own */
.boot{animation:bootFailsafe 1ms linear 7s forwards}
@keyframes bootFailsafe{to{opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none}}

/* anchor offset beneath the fixed nav */
section[id],footer[id]{scroll-margin-top:78px}

/* six doctrines, six omens — three across on wide screens */
@media (min-width:1080px){
  .cmds,.signs{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}

/* rare ambient tremor — the machine settling */
.is-tremor{animation:tremor .42s var(--ease-io)}
@keyframes tremor{
  0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0)}
  20%{transform:translate3d(-2px,1px,0)}
  45%{transform:translate3d(2px,-1px,0)}
  70%{transform:translate3d(-1px,-1px,0)}
}

/* ═══════════════ X · THE BROADCAST CHANNEL ═══════════════ */
.sr-only{
  position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;margin:-1px;
  overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;
}

.nav__x{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:32px;height:32px;flex:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.16);color:var(--ash);
  transition:color .35s,border-color .35s,box-shadow .45s,transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav__x svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.nav__x::after{display:none}
.nav__x:hover{
  color:var(--ember);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(255,45,63,.22);transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── CONTRACT STRIP ───────────────────────────────────── */
.contract{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  margin-top:clamp(26px,3.4vw,38px);padding:9px 9px 9px 16px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(255,45,63,.3);
  background:rgba(9,9,11,.6);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.contract::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,45,63,.1),transparent);
  transform:translateX(-100%);animation:contractSweep 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes contractSweep{0%{transform:translateX(-100%)}60%,100%{transform:translateX(100%)}}
.contract__label{
  position:relative;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.3em;color:#5f6068;white-space:nowrap;
}
.contract__value{
  position:relative;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--ember);
  text-shadow:0 0 16px var(--glow-soft);white-space:nowrap;
  min-width:11ch;text-align:center;
}
.contract__copy{
  position:relative;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.16);padding:7px 14px;
  font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ash);
  transition:color .3s,border-color .3s,background .3s;white-space:nowrap;
}
.contract__copy:hover{color:var(--bone);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.45);background:rgba(168,13,37,.12)}
.contract.is-denied{border-color:var(--ember);box-shadow:0 0 26px rgba(255,45,63,.18)}
.contract.is-denied .contract__copy{color:var(--ember);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.55)}

/* ─── FOLLOW STRIP ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.follow{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,26px);
  margin-top:clamp(18px,2.4vw,28px);padding:clamp(20px,2.6vw,28px);
  border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.09);background:rgba(10,10,13,.72);
  transition:border-color .45s,background .45s,transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
}
.follow:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.36);background:rgba(13,13,17,.92);transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6),0 0 34px rgba(255,45,63,.08);
}
.follow__icon{
  display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.28);background:#050506;color:var(--bone);
  transition:color .4s,border-color .4s;
}
.follow__icon svg{width:17px;height:17px}
.follow:hover .follow__icon{color:var(--ember);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.6)}
.follow__main{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;min-width:0;flex:1}
.follow__main b{
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(.9rem,1.5vw,1.05rem);
  letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--bone);
}
.follow__main em{font-style:normal;font-size:12px;color:var(--ash);line-height:1.7}
.follow__arrow{font-size:16px;color:var(--ember);transition:transform .4s var(--ease);flex:none}
.follow:hover .follow__arrow{transform:translate(4px,-4px)}

/* ─── FOOTER SOCIAL + CONTRACT ─────────────────────────── */
.foot__social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:4px}
.foot__social a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  padding:9px 16px;border:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.14);color:var(--ash);
  font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;
  transition:color .35s,border-color .35s,box-shadow .45s,transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.foot__social svg{width:13px;height:13px}
.foot__social a:hover{
  color:var(--ember);border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(255,45,63,.18);transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.foot__contract{
  max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:26px 0 10px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(236,234,231,.07);
}
.contract--foot{margin-top:14px}
.foot__contractnote{
  margin-top:14px;max-width:560px;font-size:10.5px;color:#54555c;
  line-height:1.8;letter-spacing:.04em;
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .contract{width:100%;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px}
  .contract__label{width:100%;text-align:center}
  .follow{flex-wrap:wrap}
  .follow__arrow{display:none}
}

/* clip, don't scroll: overflow:hidden turns these into scroll containers,
   so focusing a control inside them lets the browser pan the section */
.hero,.errors,.hero__screens,.cmd,.sign,.post,.contract,.cta{overflow:clip}
body.is-locked{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100%;overflow:clip}

/* ═══════════════ 03 · THE FIRST VESSEL ═══════════════ */
.vessel__scripture{
  margin:0 0 clamp(48px,6vw,80px);
  padding:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px) 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.2);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.2);
  text-align:center;
}
.vessel__scripture p{
  font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.9vw,2rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--smoke);
}
.vessel__scripture p:last-child{color:var(--ember);text-shadow:0 0 26px var(--glow-soft)}

.chapters{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(238px,1fr));
  gap:1px;background:rgba(236,234,231,.07);
}
.chapter{
  background:var(--void);padding:clamp(26px,3vw,34px);
  transition:background .5s var(--ease);
}
.chapter:hover{background:#0b0b0e}
.chapter__num{
  display:block;font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:900;font-size:26px;
  color:var(--ember);opacity:.65;line-height:1;margin-bottom:18px;
  text-shadow:0 0 20px var(--glow-soft);
}
.chapter__title{
  font-size:clamp(.86rem,1.3vw,1rem);letter-spacing:.14em;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.chapter p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ash);line-height:1.85}
.chapter em{color:var(--smoke);font-style:italic}

.warn{
  position:relative;margin-top:clamp(20px,2.6vw,28px);
  padding:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(14,10,11,.9),rgba(7,7,9,.9));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,45,63,.26);
  overflow:clip;
}
.warn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ember),transparent);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--glow);
}
.warn::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 140% at 0% 0%,rgba(168,13,37,.14),transparent 60%);
}
.warn__label{
  position:relative;display:block;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.34em;
  color:var(--ember);margin-bottom:20px;text-shadow:0 0 16px var(--glow-soft);
}
.warn__body{
  position:relative;font-family:var(--gothic);font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2.1vw,1.42rem);line-height:1.62;color:var(--bone);
}
.warn__body b{color:var(--ember);font-weight:800;text-shadow:0 0 24px var(--glow)}
.warn__code{
  position:relative;display:block;margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px dashed rgba(236,234,231,.12);
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#5a5b62;line-height:1.75;
}
.warn--fifth{border-color:rgba(255,45,63,.4)}
.warn--seventh .warn__body{font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.8vw,1.2rem);color:var(--smoke)}

.foot__small--legal{color:#4a4b51;font-size:10.5px;padding-top:0;border-top:0;max-width:680px}

@media (min-width:1080px){
  .chapters{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
}

/* the contract strip is its own line, not a sibling of the CTA —
   both are inline-flex, so without this they share a row on wide screens */
.contract{display:flex;width:fit-content;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

/* the hint has nowhere to go once the hero carries a contract strip too */
@media (max-height:940px){
  .hero__scrollhint{display:none}
  .hero{padding-top:96px;padding-bottom:104px}
  .hero__eyebrow{margin-bottom:18px}
  .hero__logo{width:clamp(110px,12vw,150px);margin-bottom:26px}
  .hero__title{margin-bottom:12px}
  .hero__sub{margin-bottom:26px}
  .hero__quote{margin-bottom:28px;gap:3px}
}