:root {
    --anim-fast: 0.3s;
    --anim-normal: 0.6s;
    --anim-slow: 1.2s;
    --anim-curve: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --glow-orange: 0 0 20px rgba(255,161,22,0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(255,161,22,0.15);
    --glow-blue: 0 0 20px rgba(77,159,255,0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(77,159,255,0.15);
    --glow-green: 0 0 20px rgba(0,212,170,0.4), 0 0 60px rgba(0,212,170,0.15);
}


.anim-gradient-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(255,161,22,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(77,159,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(167,139,250,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: gradientDrift 15s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
@keyframes gradientDrift {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0.8; }
    33% { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg); opacity: 1; }
    66% { transform: scale(0.95) rotate(-1deg); opacity: 0.7; }
}


#particle-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}


.navbar {
    position: relative;
}
.navbar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    height: 1px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,161,22,0.6), rgba(77,159,255,0.6), rgba(167,139,250,0.6), transparent);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: navGlowSweep 4s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
body.scrolled .navbar::after {
    opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes navGlowSweep {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}


.nav-brand {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.nav-brand:hover {
    animation: glitchShake 0.4s ease;
}
@keyframes glitchShake {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0); }
    10% { transform: translate(-2px, -1px); }
    20% { transform: translate(2px, 1px); }
    30% { transform: translate(-1px, 2px); }
    40% { transform: translate(1px, -2px); }
    50% { transform: translate(-2px, 1px); }
    60% { transform: translate(2px, -1px); }
    70% { transform: translate(0, 2px); }
    80% { transform: translate(-1px, -1px); }
    90% { transform: translate(1px, 0); }
}


.anim-enter-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(80px) scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--anim-curve), transform 0.8s var(--anim-curve);
}
.anim-enter-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}


.anim-enter-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-100px) rotate(-5deg);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--anim-curve), transform 0.8s var(--anim-curve);
}
.anim-enter-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
}


.anim-enter-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(100px) rotate(5deg);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--anim-curve), transform 0.8s var(--anim-curve);
}
.anim-enter-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
}


.anim-enter-scale {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.3);
    filter: blur(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s var(--anim-curve), transform 0.7s var(--anim-curve), filter 0.7s var(--anim-curve);
}
.anim-enter-scale.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
}


.anim-flip-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(-90deg);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--anim-curve), transform 0.8s var(--anim-curve);
}
.anim-flip-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: perspective(800px) rotateY(0);
}


.anim-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.anim-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.anim-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.anim-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s !important; }
.anim-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s !important; }
.anim-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s !important; }
.anim-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s !important; }
.anim-delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s !important; }


.anim-tilt {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
}
.anim-tilt:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), var(--glow-orange);
}


.anim-magnetic {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}
.anim-magnetic:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
}
.anim-magnetic:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}


.anim-neon-pulse {
    animation: neonPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes neonPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(255,161,22,0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(255,161,22,0.1); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255,161,22,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(255,161,22,0.2), 0 0 60px rgba(255,161,22,0.1); }
}

.anim-neon-pulse-blue {
    animation: neonPulseBlue 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes neonPulseBlue {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(77,159,255,0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(77,159,255,0.1); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(77,159,255,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(77,159,255,0.2), 0 0 60px rgba(77,159,255,0.1); }
}


.anim-text-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--text) 0%, rgba(255,161,22,1) 25%, var(--text) 50%, rgba(77,159,255,1) 75%, var(--text) 100%);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: textShimmer 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes textShimmer {
    0% { background-position: 300% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -300% 0; }
}


.anim-typewriter {
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-right: 3px solid var(--orange);
    animation: typewriter 2s steps(30) forwards, blinkCaret 0.75s step-end infinite;
    width: 0;
}
@keyframes typewriter {
    0% { width: 0; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}
@keyframes blinkCaret {
    50% { border-color: transparent; }
}


.anim-blob {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    animation: blobMorph 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blobMorph {
    0%, 100% { border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%; }
    25% { border-radius: 30% 60% 70% 40% / 50% 60% 30% 60%; }
    50% { border-radius: 50% 60% 30% 40% / 30% 50% 70% 50%; }
    75% { border-radius: 40% 50% 60% 30% / 60% 40% 30% 70%; }
}


.anim-float {
    animation: floatElement 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatElement {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(1deg); }
    75% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.anim-float-reverse {
    animation: floatReverse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatReverse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-1deg); }
    75% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(1deg); }
}


.anim-orbit-container {
    position: relative;
}
.anim-orbit-container::before,
.anim-orbit-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--orange);
    animation: orbit 6s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.anim-orbit-container::after {
    background: rgba(77,159,255,0.8);
    animation-delay: -3s;
    animation-duration: 8s;
}
@keyframes orbit {
    0% { top: 0; left: 50%; }
    25% { top: 50%; left: 100%; }
    50% { top: 100%; left: 50%; }
    75% { top: 50%; left: 0%; }
    100% { top: 0; left: 50%; }
}


.anim-ripple {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-ripple .ripple {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: rippleEffect 0.6s ease-out forwards;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes rippleEffect {
    to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}


.anim-row-cascade tbody tr {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
    animation: rowSlideIn 0.5s var(--anim-curve) forwards;
}
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(1)  { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(2)  { animation-delay: 0.10s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(3)  { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(4)  { animation-delay: 0.20s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(5)  { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(6)  { animation-delay: 0.30s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(7)  { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(8)  { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(9)  { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.50s; }
.anim-row-cascade tbody tr:nth-child(n+11) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
@keyframes rowSlideIn {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}


.anim-breathe {
    animation: breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes breathe {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 1; }
}


.anim-aurora-border {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-aurora-border::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255,161,22,0.5), 
        rgba(77,159,255,0.5), 
        rgba(167,139,250,0.5), 
        rgba(0,212,170,0.5), 
        rgba(255,161,22,0.5));
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    animation: auroraBorder 4s linear infinite;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: inherit;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.anim-aurora-border:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes auroraBorder {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 300% 50%; }
}


.anim-matrix-bg {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-matrix-bg::after {
    content: '01001010 11010101 00110011 10101010 01010101 11001100';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,161,22,0.06);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    word-spacing: 10px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: matrixScroll 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes matrixScroll {
    0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(100%); }
}


.anim-spotlight {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.anim-spotlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,161,22,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.anim-spotlight:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}


.anim-icon-spin:hover i,
.anim-icon-spin:hover .feature-icon {
    animation: iconSpin 0.6s var(--anim-curve);
}
@keyframes iconSpin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}


.anim-badge-bounce:hover {
    animation: badgeBounce 0.4s ease;
}
@keyframes badgeBounce {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    30% { transform: scale(1.15); }
    60% { transform: scale(0.95); }
}


.anim-count-glow {
    transition: text-shadow 0.5s;
}
.anim-count-glow.counted {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,161,22,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(255,161,22,0.2);
}


body {
    animation: pageLoad 0.6s ease-out;
}
@keyframes pageLoad {
    0% { opacity: 0; }
    100% { opacity: 1; }
}


.form-input:focus,
.search-box input:focus,
.filter-select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,161,22,0.15), 0 0 20px rgba(255,161,22,0.1) !important;
    border-color: var(--orange) !important;
}


.btn-hero-primary,
.btn-hero-secondary,
.btn-cta,
.btn-primary,
.btn-run,
.btn-submit,
.gate-btn-primary,
.social-btn,
.solve-btn,
.topic-chip {
    transition: all 0.25s var(--anim-curve) !important;
}

.btn-hero-primary:active,
.btn-cta:active,
.btn-primary:active,
.btn-run:active,
.btn-submit:active,
.gate-btn-primary:active,
.social-btn:active,
.solve-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95) !important;
}


.section-tag {
    animation: tagSlideIn 0.8s var(--anim-curve) both;
}
@keyframes tagSlideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}


.lb-row {
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}
.lb-row:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--orange);
    padding-left: 17px;
}


.topic-card {
    transition: all 0.3s var(--anim-curve) !important;
}
.topic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(255,161,22,0.08);
}


.step-num {
    position: relative;
}
.step-num::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
    animation: ringRotate 10s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ringRotate {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}


.footer-link {
    position: relative;
}
.footer-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--orange);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
.footer-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}


.nav-link {
    position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--orange);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--anim-curve), left 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0;
}


.feature-card,
.stat-card,
.scard,
.arch-card {
    transition: all 0.3s var(--anim-curve) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::after,
.scard::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 45%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 50%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 55%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.feature-card:hover::after,
.scard:hover::after {
    animation: cardShine 0.8s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes cardShine {
    to { transform: translateX(100%); }
}


.rank-badge {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.rank-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent);
    animation: badgeShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgeShimmer {
    0%, 100% { left: -100%; }
    50% { left: 150%; }
}


.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--blue), var(--purple));
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width 0.1s;
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,161,22,0.5);
}


.stat-number, .stat-num, .scard-num {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover .stat-number,
.stat-card:hover .stat-num,
.scard:hover .scard-num {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px currentColor;
}


.hero-title, .place-hero h1 {
    transition: letter-spacing 0.5s ease;
}
.hero-title:hover, .place-hero h1:hover {
    letter-spacing: 0px;
}


.code-window {
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--anim-curve), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.code-window:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(-2deg) rotateY(3deg) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(255,161,22,0.1);
}


.card-wrap .card {
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--anim-curve), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.card-wrap .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255,161,22,0.08);
}


.skel {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--surface2) 0%, rgba(40,50,70,0.8) 50%, var(--surface2) 100%) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    animation: skeletonWave 1.5s ease-in-out infinite !important;
}
@keyframes skeletonWave {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}


.auth-tab {
    transition: all 0.3s var(--anim-curve) !important;
}
.auth-tab.active {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}


.toast {
    transition: all 0.5s var(--anim-curve) !important;
}


.p-big-avatar {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--anim-curve);
}
.p-big-avatar:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}
.p-big-avatar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--orange);
    border-right-color: var(--blue);
    animation: avatarRing 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes avatarRing {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}


.place-table tbody tr,
.prob-table tbody tr {
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}
.place-table tbody tr:hover,
.prob-table tbody tr:hover {
    transform: scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}


.filter-select {
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}
.filter-select:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


.dsa-tag {
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: default;
}
.dsa-tag:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
}


.topic-chip.active {
    animation: chipActivate 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
@keyframes chipActivate {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}


.tab-btn {
    transition: all 0.25s var(--anim-curve) !important;
    position: relative;
}
.tab-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.tab-btn.active {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px currentColor;
}


@keyframes scrollHint {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 1; }
}


.flow-step {
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}
.flow-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}


.cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, opacity 0.3s;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,161,22,0.5);
}
.cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cursor-ring.hover-active {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-color: rgba(255,161,22,0.6);
    background: rgba(255,161,22,0.05);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE TRANSITION — cinematic wipe on navigation
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-transition-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Multiple sweep layers */
.page-transition-overlay .sweep {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
}
.page-transition-overlay .sweep-1 {
    background: rgba(255,161,22,0.95);
    z-index: 3;
}
.page-transition-overlay .sweep-2 {
    background: rgba(8,11,16,0.98);
    z-index: 2;
}
.page-transition-overlay .sweep-3 {
    background: rgba(77,159,255,0.9);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Enter animation (covers the page) */
.page-transition-overlay.exit .sweep-1 {
    animation: sweepIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}
.page-transition-overlay.exit .sweep-2 {
    animation: sweepIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.08s forwards;
}
.page-transition-overlay.exit .sweep-3 {
    animation: sweepIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.16s forwards;
}

/* Leave animation (reveals the new page) */
.page-transition-overlay.enter .sweep-1 {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: right;
    animation: sweepOut 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}
.page-transition-overlay.enter .sweep-2 {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: right;
    animation: sweepOut 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.12s forwards;
}
.page-transition-overlay.enter .sweep-3 {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: right;
    animation: sweepOut 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) 0.04s forwards;
}

/* Brand text in center during transition */
.page-transition-overlay .trans-brand {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.5);
}
.page-transition-overlay.exit .trans-brand {
    animation: brandFlash 0.6s 0.15s var(--anim-curve) forwards;
}

@keyframes sweepIn {
    0% { transform: scaleX(0); }
    100% { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
@keyframes sweepOut {
    0% { transform: scaleX(1); }
    100% { transform: scaleX(0); }
}
@keyframes brandFlash {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) rotate(-10deg); }
    40% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.1) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.3) rotate(5deg); }
}

/* Enhanced page load — content slides up after transition */
body.page-entered {
    animation: pageContentReveal 0.7s var(--anim-curve) both;
}
@keyframes pageContentReveal {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ICON ANIMATIONS — every Font Awesome icon gets life
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Default icon transition for ALL FA icons */
.fa-solid, .fa-regular, .fa-brands,
[class*="fa-"] {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--anim-curve), color 0.3s ease, 
                text-shadow 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover glow on any icon in a clickable parent */
a:hover [class*="fa-"],
button:hover [class*="fa-"],
.nav-link:hover [class*="fa-"],
.dd-item:hover [class*="fa-"],
.footer-link:hover [class*="fa-"] {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(-8deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,161,22,0.5));
}

/* Feature card icons — bounce on card hover */
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon i {
    animation: iconBounceWiggle 0.6s var(--anim-curve);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px currentColor);
}
@keyframes iconBounceWiggle {
    0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
    20% { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(-12deg); }
    40% { transform: scale(0.9) rotate(8deg); }
    60% { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg); }
    80% { transform: scale(1.0) rotate(2deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); }
}

/* Feature icon bg — morph on hover */
.feature-icon {
    transition: all 0.4s var(--anim-curve);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255,161,22,0.2);
}

/* Topic card emoji icons — wiggle */
.topic-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
.topic-card:hover .topic-icon {
    animation: emojiWiggle 0.5s ease;
}
@keyframes emojiWiggle {
    0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
    15% { transform: rotate(-15deg) scale(1.2); }
    30% { transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.15); }
    45% { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1); }
    60% { transform: rotate(5deg); }
    75% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
}

/* Step number icons — pulse on hover */
.step:hover .step-num {
    animation: stepPulse 0.5s ease;
}
@keyframes stepPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.2); box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255,161,22,0.4); }
}

/* Gate icon — levitate */
.gate-icon {
    animation: gateLevitate 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gateLevitate {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Hero action button icons — slide in */
.btn-hero-primary:hover i,
.btn-hero-secondary:hover i {
    animation: iconSlideRight 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
@keyframes iconSlideRight {
    0% { transform: translateX(-5px); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Trophy/ranking icons in leaderboard — sparkle */
.lb-rank {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.lb-row:hover .lb-rank {
    animation: trophySparkle 0.5s ease;
}
@keyframes trophySparkle {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); }
    30% { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(-10deg); filter: brightness(1.5); }
    60% { transform: scale(0.95) rotate(5deg); filter: brightness(1.2); }
}

/* Dot indicators — continuous pulse */
.hero-badge-dot,
.wdot {
    animation: dotPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes dotPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* Chevron arrows — bob animation */
.topic-arrow,
.pill-chevron {
    animation: chevronBob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes chevronBob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(3px); }
}

/* Navbar avatar — subtle breathe */
.user-avatar {
    animation: avatarBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes avatarBreathe {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,161,22,0); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,161,22,0.15); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEXT ANIMATIONS — every piece of text gets animated
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Section titles — word reveal animation */
.section-title,
.hero-title,
.place-hero h1,
.bp-header h1,
.p-realname,
.ev-title,
.cta-title,
.gate-title,
.list-header h1 {
    overflow: hidden;
}
.section-title .word-anim,
.hero-title .word-anim,
.cta-title .word-anim,
.bp-header h1 .word-anim,
.gate-title .word-anim {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%) rotateX(-80deg);
    animation: wordReveal 0.6s var(--anim-curve) forwards;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
}
@keyframes wordReveal {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(100%) rotateX(-80deg); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotateX(0); }
}

/* Paragraph text — fade up per line */
.hero-sub,
.section-sub,
.cta-sub,
.gate-sub,
.feature-desc,
.step-desc,
.info-text,
.bp-header p,
.tagline {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: textFadeUp 0.8s 0.3s var(--anim-curve) forwards;
}
@keyframes textFadeUp {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); filter: blur(4px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); filter: blur(0); }
}

/* Card titles — slide in on card hover */
.feature-title,
.step-title,
.topic-name {
    transition: all 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-title {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,161,22,0.3);
}
.topic-card:hover .topic-name {
    color: var(--orange);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Section tag — character stagger */
.section-tag .char-anim {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    animation: charDrop 0.3s var(--anim-curve) forwards;
}
@keyframes charDrop {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-15px) scale(0.5); }
    60% { transform: translateY(2px) scale(1.1); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Stat labels — scale up on parent hover */
.stat-label, .scard-label {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.stat-card:hover .stat-label,
.scard:hover .scard-label {
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--orange);
}

/* Nav link text — subtle grow on hover */
.nav-link {
    transition: all 0.25s var(--anim-curve) !important;
}
.nav-link:hover {
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Footer text — glow on hover */
.footer-brand {
    transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-brand:hover {
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255,161,22,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(255,161,22,0.15);
}

/* Badge text shimmer animation */
.badge, .hero-badge, .role-badge, .diff-tag, .placed-badge {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.badge::after, .hero-badge::after, .diff-tag::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
    animation: badgeTextShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes badgeTextShimmer {
    0%, 100% { left: -100%; }
    50% { left: 100%; }
}

/* Brand text — letters have independent animation */
.nav-brand span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--anim-curve);
}
.nav-brand:hover span {
    animation: brandLetterPop 0.4s var(--anim-curve);
}
@keyframes brandLetterPop {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    30% { transform: scale(1.2) translateY(-3px); }
    60% { transform: scale(0.95); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Code syntax text — subtle glow */
.c-kw, .c-fn, .c-num, .c-var, .c-op {
    transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.code-window:hover .c-kw { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,123,114,0.4); }
.code-window:hover .c-fn { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(210,168,255,0.4); }
.code-window:hover .c-num { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(242,204,96,0.4); }

/* Leaderboard name — highlight on hover */
.lb-name {
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.lb-row:hover .lb-name {
    color: var(--orange);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,161,22,0.2);
}

/* Score number pulse */
.lb-score {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.lb-row:hover .lb-score {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255,161,22,0.4);
}

/* ─────────── REDUCED MOTION ─────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    .page-transition-overlay { display: none !important; }
}