/* ==========================================================================
   THE STAR NEXT DOOR WITH RAJI — design system
   Palette: Champagne & Ivory (light, elite)
   Motif: the proscenium arch (lifted from the show's real set backdrop)
   ========================================================================== */

@font-face{
  font-family:'Caveat';
  src:url('../assets/fonts/Caveat.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight:400 700; font-style:normal; font-display:swap;
}

:root{
  /* ---- light champagne & ivory palette ---- */
  --ivory:      #F8F2E8;   /* primary warm ivory bg */
  --ivory-2:    #FCF7EF;   /* lightest surface / paper */
  --sand:       #F1E8D8;   /* deeper section tone for rhythm */
  --sand-2:     #ECE0CC;   /* deepest light tone (moments) */
  --espresso:   #2A2018;   /* deep espresso JEWEL bg (ticker, quote, footer) */
  --espresso-2: #352A1E;   /* lifted espresso surface */
  --ink:        #3B3025;   /* primary text on light */
  --ink-soft:   #6E5F4B;   /* muted body text on light */
  --gold:       #C2A063;   /* champagne gold */
  --gold-light: #DCC79A;   /* light champagne (text on espresso jewels) */
  --gold-deep:  #9A7636;   /* deeper gold for text/borders on light */
  --taupe:      #C9BBA4;   /* warm taupe */
  --sage:       #5E7E63;   /* soft sage — tags / success */
  --terra:      #9C5A44;   /* warm terracotta — hover glows */
  --blush:      #E3C9B8;   /* soft curtain blush */

  /* legacy aliases kept so older references resolve to the new jewel tone */
  --velvet:     #2A2018;
  --velvet-2:   #352A1E;
  --cream:      #F8F2E8;
  --cream-2:    #FCF7EF;

  --arch-mat:   #F4ECDD;   /* matches the photo dissolve tone */

  --font-display: 'Fraunces', 'Iowan Old Style', serif;
  --font-script:  'Italianno', cursive;
  --font-body:    'Sora', sans-serif;
  --font-hand:    'Caveat', 'Segoe Script', cursive;
  --terra-ink:    #BD5638;   /* scrapbook terracotta accent */

  --container: 1240px;
  --arch-radius: 220px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--ivory);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:400;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; }
p{ margin:0; }

::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--espresso); }

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--gold-deep);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

.container{
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 32px;
}

.eyebrow{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:14px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:12.5px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';
  width:34px; height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),transparent);
}
.on-dark .eyebrow,
.on-light .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-deep); }

.section{ position:relative; padding:72px 0; }
.section.on-dark{ background:var(--ivory); color:var(--ink); }
.section.on-light{ background:var(--ivory-2); color:var(--ink); }
.section.on-cream{ background:var(--sand-2); color:var(--ink); }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .section{ padding:48px 0; }
  .container{ padding:0 22px; }
}

/* ---- gold text gradient (tuned to read on ivory) ---- */
.gold-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep) 0%, #B98E45 28%, var(--gold) 50%, #B98E45 72%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  background-size:220% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer-text 9s linear infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .gold-text{ animation:none; background-position:40% 0; } }
@keyframes shimmer-text{
  0%{ background-position:0% 0; }
  100%{ background-position:220% 0; }
}

.script{
  font-family:var(--font-script);
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:17px 34px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  border-radius:100px 100px 8px 8px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), background .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; }

.btn-gold{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-deep));
  color:var(--espresso);
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px -12px rgba(154,118,54,.55);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.btn-gold::after{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 20%,rgba(255,255,255,.6) 35%,transparent 50%);
  background-size:220% 100%;
  background-position:140% 0;
  transition:background-position .7s var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 38px -12px rgba(154,118,54,.7); }
.btn-gold:hover::after{ background-position:-40% 0; }

.btn-ghost{
  background:transparent;
  border-color:rgba(154,118,54,.5);
  color:inherit;
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(194,160,99,.14); border-color:var(--gold-deep); transform:translateY(-3px); }

.btn-line{
  padding:0; border:none; background:none;
  font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em;
  border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
  border-radius:0;
  padding-bottom:3px;
}
.btn-line:hover{ color:var(--gold-deep); border-color:var(--gold-deep); transform:none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ARCH FRAME — signature component, echoes the real set's arch backdrops
   ========================================================================== */
.arch-frame{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--arch-radius) var(--arch-radius) 12px 12px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--arch-mat);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.arch-frame::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold-deep);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 7px rgba(252,247,239,.92), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(154,118,54,.4);
  z-index:2;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.arch-frame img{
  width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

.proscenium-edge{
  position:absolute;
  top:-1px; left:0; right:0;
  height:74px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.proscenium-edge svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================================== */
.site-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:100;
  padding:22px 0;
  transition:padding .4s var(--ease), background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:24px;
}
.site-nav.scrolled{
  padding:12px 0;
  background:rgba(248,242,232,.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(58,48,37,.32);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.2);
}

.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; }
.brand-mark{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:14px; flex:none;
  background:var(--espresso);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(58,48,37,.5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(194,160,99,.25);
  transition:width .4s var(--ease), height .4s var(--ease);
}
.brand-mark img{ height:34px; width:auto; transition:height .4s var(--ease); }
.site-nav.scrolled .brand-mark{ width:44px; height:44px; }
.site-nav.scrolled .brand-mark img{ height:30px; }
.brand-word{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05; }
.brand-word .main{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px;
  letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--ink);
}
.brand-word .sub{ font-family:var(--font-script); font-size:19px; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-top:-1px; }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:36px; }
.nav-links a{
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.03em;
  color:var(--ink); opacity:.82;
  position:relative; padding-bottom:4px;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0;
  background:var(--gold-deep); transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover{ opacity:1; }
.nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; }
.nav-cta .btn{ padding:12px 24px; font-size:13px; }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  position:relative; z-index:101;
  background:none; border:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.5); border-radius:10px;
  width:42px; height:42px; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--gold-deep);
}
.nav-toggle svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(78vw,340px); height:100vh;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--ivory-2),var(--sand));
    flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center;
    gap:28px; padding:40px;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
    border-left:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.3);
  }
  .nav-links.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-links a{ font-size:19px; opacity:1; }
  .nav-cta{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }

  .nav-backdrop{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:95;
    background:rgba(42,32,24,.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px); backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-backdrop.open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 18%, rgba(194,160,99,.16), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 92%, rgba(201,187,164,.34), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#FBF6EE 0%, var(--ivory) 58%, #F1E7D5 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:150px 0 90px;
}
.hero::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(58,48,37,.022) 0 2px, transparent 2px 6px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-spot{
  position:absolute; top:-12%; right:6%;
  width:620px; height:620px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194,160,99,.26), transparent 60%);
  filter:blur(12px);
  animation:spot-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}
@keyframes spot-pulse{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.5; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:.85; transform:scale(1.08); }
}

.hero .container{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:64px;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}

.hero-copy h1{
  font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,68px);
  line-height:1.04;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:26px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.hero-copy h1 em{ font-style:italic; font-weight:500; }

.hero-sub{
  font-size:17.5px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
  max-width:480px;
  margin-bottom:38px;
}

.hero-ctas{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; margin-bottom:54px; }

.hero-strip{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:34px 48px;
  padding-top:30px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.28);
}
.hero-strip div{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; }
.hero-strip .label{
  font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:600;
}
.hero-strip .val{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:17px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); }

.hero-visual{ position:relative; }
.hero-visual .arch-frame{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; max-width:440px; margin-inline:auto;
  box-shadow:0 50px 90px -34px rgba(58,48,37,.4);
}
.hero-visual .arch-frame img{ object-position:50% 18%; }

/* hero logo "on stage" treatment */
.hero-logo-arch{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #3c2d1c 0%, #271c12 70%);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.hero-logo-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(194,160,99,.32), transparent 62%);
  animation:spot-pulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-logo-arch .hero-logo{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:78%; height:auto; max-width:none; object-fit:contain;
  margin:0 auto;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5));
}

.on-air{
  position:absolute; left:-10px; bottom:6%;
  width:122px; height:122px;
  z-index:3;
  animation:spin-slow 16s linear infinite;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .on-air{ animation:none; } }
.on-air svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.on-air-core{
  position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.on-air-core span{
  background:var(--espresso); border:1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:50%; width:60px; height:60px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--gold-light); text-align:center; line-height:1.15;
}
@keyframes spin-slow{ from{ transform:rotate(0); } to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero{ min-height:auto; padding:104px 0 52px; }
  .hero .container{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; }
  .hero-visual .arch-frame{ max-width:268px; }
  .hero-sub{ max-width:100%; }
  .hero-spot{ width:380px; height:380px; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-copy h1{ font-size:35px; }
  .hero-sub{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:30px; }
  .hero-ctas{ gap:14px; margin-bottom:40px; }
  .hero-strip{ gap:22px 40px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TICKER  (espresso jewel)
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker{
  background:var(--espresso);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(194,160,99,.25);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,160,99,.25);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:16px 0;
}
.ticker-track{
  display:flex; gap:48px; width:max-content;
  animation:ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track span{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
  font-size:18px; letter-spacing:.02em; color:var(--gold-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:48px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.ticker-track span i{ color:var(--gold); font-style:normal; opacity:.85; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT / SHOW FORMAT
   ========================================================================== */
.show-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr .85fr;
  gap:72px;
  align-items:center;
}
.show-grid h2{
  font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);
  line-height:1.16;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.show-grid p{
  font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft);
  max-width:520px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.chip-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.chip{
  font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.38);
  color:var(--gold-deep); background:rgba(194,160,99,.1);
}
.ig-follow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  margin-top:24px; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--gold-deep); transition:color .3s ease, gap .3s ease;
}
.ig-follow svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.ig-follow:hover{ color:var(--terra-ink); gap:12px; }

.quote-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--espresso);
  color:var(--ivory-2);
  border-radius:var(--arch-radius) var(--arch-radius) 18px 18px;
  padding:56px 40px 38px;
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 40px 70px -30px rgba(58,48,37,.45);
}
.quote-card::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute; inset:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(194,160,99,.42);
  border-radius:calc(var(--arch-radius) - 10px) calc(var(--arch-radius) - 10px) 10px 10px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.quote-card .mic-mini{ width:46px; margin:0 auto 18px; opacity:.95; }
.quote-card .script{ font-size:48px; color:var(--gold-light); display:block; }
.quote-card .cap{
  margin-top:18px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); opacity:.9;
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .show-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .show-grid p{ max-width:100%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEET RAJI
   ========================================================================== */
.host-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:.78fr 1.1fr;
  gap:72px;
  align-items:center;
}
.host-grid .arch-frame{ aspect-ratio:3/3.7; box-shadow:0 50px 90px -34px rgba(58,48,37,.32); }
.host-name{ font-size:64px; color:var(--gold-deep); display:block; margin-bottom:6px; }
.host-grid h2{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px); line-height:1.22; margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:500; font-style:italic;
}
.host-grid p{
  font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft);
  max-width:540px; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.host-sign{
  font-family:var(--font-script); font-size:30px; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-top:20px; display:block;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .host-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .host-grid .arch-frame{ max-width:320px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .host-grid p{ max-width:100%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STORYBOARD — handwritten scrapbook
   ========================================================================== */
.section.on-cream{
  background-color:var(--sand);
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.045'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.story-head{ text-align:center; max-width:660px; margin:0 auto 58px; }
.sb-kicker{
  font-family:var(--font-hand); font-size:26px; color:var(--terra-ink);
  transform:rotate(-2deg); display:inline-block; margin-bottom:2px;
}
.story-head h2{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(30px,3.8vw,46px); color:var(--ink); line-height:1.15; }
.story-head h2 .sb-hand{ font-family:var(--font-hand); font-weight:700; color:var(--terra-ink); font-size:1.32em; }

.sb-cards{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.sb-card{
  background:var(--ivory-2); width:218px; padding:26px 22px 28px;
  border:1px solid rgba(59,48,37,.12);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px -20px rgba(58,48,37,.45);
  position:relative;
}
.sb-card:nth-of-type(1){ transform:rotate(-1.6deg); }
.sb-card:nth-of-type(3){ transform:rotate(1.4deg); }
.sb-card:nth-of-type(5){ transform:rotate(-1deg); }
.sb-card:nth-of-type(7){ transform:rotate(1.8deg); }
.sb-pin{
  position:absolute; top:-12px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--terra-ink);
  box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.2), 0 4px 6px rgba(58,48,37,.35);
}
.sb-num{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-hand); font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:var(--terra-ink); line-height:1; }
.sb-ico{ height:56px; margin:8px 0 12px; color:var(--ink); }
.sb-ico svg{ height:100%; width:auto; }
.sb-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-hand); font-size:30px; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px; }
.sb-card p{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-soft); }

.sb-conn{ flex:none; align-self:center; margin-top:54px; color:var(--terra-ink); }
.sb-conn svg{ width:38px; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .sb-cards{ flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .sb-card{ width:300px; }
  .sb-card:nth-of-type(odd){ transform:none; }
  .sb-conn{ transform:rotate(90deg); margin:6px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EPISODES
   ========================================================================== */
.ep-head{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:30px;
  margin:0 auto 44px; flex-wrap:wrap; max-width:880px;
}
.ep-head-text{ max-width:600px; }
.ep-head h2{ font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,46px); color:var(--ink); max-width:560px; margin-top:10px; }
.ep-intro{ margin-top:16px; font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:520px; }
.ep-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; max-width:880px; margin:0 auto; }

.ep-card{
  background:var(--ivory-2);
  border:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.22);
  border-radius:var(--arch-radius) var(--arch-radius) 14px 14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.ep-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); border-color:rgba(154,118,54,.5); box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(58,48,37,.28); }

.ep-thumb{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(194,160,99,.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(160deg,#F0E4CE,#E5D6BA);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.ep-thumb .thumb-img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; z-index:0;
  filter:sepia(.5) saturate(.78) brightness(.97) contrast(1.02);
  transition:filter .6s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb .thumb-img{
  filter:sepia(.12) saturate(1.04) brightness(1) contrast(1.01);
  transform:scale(1.04);
}
.ep-thumb::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42,32,24,.25) 0%, rgba(42,32,24,0) 32%, rgba(42,32,24,.08) 62%, rgba(42,32,24,.6) 100%);
}
.ep-thumb .play{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:62px; height:62px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(42,32,24,.42);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px); backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease;
}
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb .play{ transform:scale(1.12); background:var(--gold-deep); border-color:var(--gold-deep); }
.ep-card:hover .ep-thumb .play svg{ fill:var(--ivory-2); }
.ep-thumb .play svg{ width:20px; height:20px; fill:var(--ivory-2); margin-left:3px; transition:fill .4s ease; }
.ep-thumb .badge{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; top:22px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(42,32,24,.78); border:1px solid rgba(194,160,99,.35); color:var(--gold-light);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(3px); backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
}
.ep-num{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; bottom:12px; right:18px;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:42px; color:rgba(252,247,239,.92); font-weight:600;
  text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(42,32,24,.5);
}

.ep-body{ padding:26px 26px 30px; }
.ep-body .tag{ font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--sage); font-weight:600; }
.ep-body h3{ font-size:20px; margin:10px 0 10px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.3; font-weight:600; }
.ep-body p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-soft); }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .ep-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:420px; margin:0 auto; }
}

.ep-foot{ text-align:center; margin-top:46px; }
.ep-foot p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:13.5px; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BE OUR NEXT STAR — nomination
   ========================================================================== */
.nominate-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:80px; align-items:start;
}
.nominate-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); color:var(--ink); line-height:1.16; margin-bottom:22px; }
.nominate-copy > p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:460px; margin-bottom:42px; }

.steps{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:26px; }
.step{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
.step .num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--gold-deep); border:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.45);
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;
}
.step h4{ font-size:16.5px; margin-bottom:5px; color:var(--ink); }
.step p{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }

.nom-form{
  background:var(--ivory-2);
  border:1px solid rgba(154,118,54,.26);
  border-radius:28px 28px 18px 18px;
  padding:42px;
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -38px rgba(58,48,37,.3);
}
.nom-form h3{ font-size:20px; margin-bottom:6px; color:var(--ink); }
.nom-form .sub{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:28px; display:block; }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--ink); }
.field input, .field textarea{
  width:100%; border:1px solid rgba(58,48,37,.2); background:#fff;
  border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--gold-deep); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(194,160,99,.22);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:90px; }
.nom-form .btn{ width:100%; margin-top:6px; }
.form-note{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:14px; text-align:center; opacity:.85; }
.form-success{
  display:none; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-top:16px;
  font-size:13.5px; color:var(--sage); font-weight:600;
}
.form-success.show{ display:flex; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .nominate-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .nom-form{ padding:30px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBSCRIBE BAND  (champagne)
   ========================================================================== */
.subscribe-band{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold) 45%,var(--gold-light) 70%,var(--gold) 100%);
  color:var(--espresso);
  padding:84px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.subscribe-band .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.subscribe-band h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px); max-width:480px; line-height:1.1; color:var(--espresso); }
.subscribe-band .socials{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.social-btn{
  width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(42,32,24,.1);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(42,32,24,.4);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s ease;
}
.social-btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); background:var(--espresso); }
.social-btn:hover svg{ fill:var(--gold-light); }
.social-btn svg{ width:22px; height:22px; fill:var(--espresso); transition:fill .3s ease, stroke .3s ease; }
.social-btn .ig-icon{ fill:none; stroke:var(--espresso); }
.social-btn:hover .ig-icon{ stroke:var(--gold-light); }
.social-btn:hover .ig-icon circle[fill]{ fill:var(--gold-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER  (espresso jewel)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{ background:var(--espresso); color:rgba(245,238,225,.72); padding:80px 0 30px; }
.footer-top{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:50px;
  padding-bottom:54px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(194,160,99,.18);
}
.footer-brand .brand{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-brand .brand img{ height:66px; width:auto; }
.footer-brand .brand .main{ color:var(--gold-light); }
.footer-brand .brand .sub{ color:var(--gold); }
.footer-brand p{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; max-width:320px; color:rgba(245,238,225,.6); }
.footer-col h5{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-light); margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:600;
}
.footer-col ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:13px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:14px; color:rgba(245,238,225,.65); transition:color .3s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--gold-light); }

.footer-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;
  padding-top:26px; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(245,238,225,.48);
}
.footer-bottom .powered{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.footer-bottom .powered b{ color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:600; }

@media (max-width:900px){
  .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL (JS adds .in-view)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(34px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-delay-1.in-view{ transition-delay:.12s; }
.reveal-delay-2.in-view{ transition-delay:.24s; }
.reveal-delay-3.in-view{ transition-delay:.36s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal, .reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}

/* back to top */
.to-top{
  position:fixed; right:26px; bottom:26px; z-index:90;
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--espresso); border:1px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}
.to-top.show{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0); }
.to-top svg{ width:18px; height:18px; fill:var(--gold-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — respect "reduce motion" system preference
   ========================================================================== */
@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 !important; transform:none !important; }
}