diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index bc1742d..a1b6623 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ name: Release
 # Optional repository variables (Settings → Secrets and variables → Actions → Variables):
 #   PANEL_URL      https://panel.example.com — baked into the launcher as the default server
 #   LOCK_PANEL     "1" to stop players from changing the server
-#   LAUNCHER_NAME  Installer / window name (default "ScopeNet Launcher")
+#   LAUNCHER_NAME  Installer / window name (default "SCOPENET Launcher")
 
 on:
   push:
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index c0564c9..f3a1f2a 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # syntax=docker/dockerfile:1.7
 #
-# ScopeNet admin panel — a single static binary + the web UI on `scratch`.
+# SCOPENET admin panel — a single static binary + the web UI on `scratch`.
 # Multi-arch (amd64/arm64) is cross-compiled with cargo-zigbuild on the
 # build machine's native arch, so no slow QEMU emulation is needed.
 
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ WORKDIR /src
 COPY . .
 # No --locked: release builds stamp the version into Cargo.toml. Dependencies
 # stay pinned by Cargo.lock either way (CI enforces --locked).
-RUN --mount=type=cache,target=/usr/local/cargo/registry,id=cargo-registry \
+RUN --mount=type=cache,target=/usr/local/cargo/registry,id=cargo-registry,sharing=locked \
     --mount=type=cache,target=/src/target,id=scopenet-target-$TARGETARCH \
     cargo zigbuild --release -p scopenet-panel --target "$(cat /rust-target)" \
  && cp "target/$(cat /rust-target)/release/scopenet-panel" /scopenet-panel
@@ -38,8 +38,8 @@ RUN mkdir -p /out/data && chown 65532:65532 /out/data
 
 # ---- 3. Runtime --------------------------------------------------------------
 FROM scratch
-LABEL org.opencontainers.image.title="ScopeNet Panel" \
-      org.opencontainers.image.description="Admin panel for the ScopeNet Minecraft launcher" \
+LABEL org.opencontainers.image.title="SCOPENET Panel" \
+      org.opencontainers.image.description="Admin panel for the SCOPENET Minecraft launcher" \
       org.opencontainers.image.source="https://github.com/scopeddlol/SCOPENET-MC"
 COPY --from=build /scopenet-panel /scopenet-panel
 COPY --from=web /src/panel/web/dist /web
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cdf4580..3d81459 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 <img src="launcher/src-tauri/icons/128x128.png" width="96" alt="" />
 
-# ScopeNet
+# SCOPENET
 
 **A fast, fully customisable Minecraft launcher — and the self-hosted admin panel that controls it.**
 
@@ -117,5 +117,5 @@ docker-compose.yml Panel deployment
 
 ## Notes
 
-- Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. ScopeNet is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. Offline mode is intended for your own community servers.
+- Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios. SCOPENET is not affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft. Offline mode is intended for your own community servers.
 - No license has been chosen yet — add a `LICENSE` file before distributing.
diff --git a/crates/core/Cargo.toml b/crates/core/Cargo.toml
index c240206..b6ebcf9 100644
--- a/crates/core/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/core/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "scopenet-core"
-description = "Minecraft install / launch engine used by the ScopeNet launcher (and meta lookups in the panel)"
+description = "Minecraft install / launch engine used by the SCOPENET launcher (and meta lookups in the panel)"
 version.workspace = true
 edition.workspace = true
 
diff --git a/crates/core/src/http.rs b/crates/core/src/http.rs
index a9967f7..0916859 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/http.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/http.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 use tokio::io::AsyncWriteExt;
 
-pub const USER_AGENT: &str = concat!("ScopeNet-Launcher/", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"), " (+https://github.com/scopeddlol/SCOPENET-MC)");
+pub const USER_AGENT: &str = concat!("SCOPENET-Launcher/", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"), " (+https://github.com/scopeddlol/SCOPENET-MC)");
 
 pub fn client() -> reqwest::Client {
     reqwest::Client::builder()
diff --git a/crates/core/src/launch.rs b/crates/core/src/launch.rs
index ee82876..bac1fc2 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/launch.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/launch.rs
@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ mod tests {
             resolution: Some((1280, 720)),
             fullscreen: false,
             join_server: join.then(|| ("play.example.net".to_string(), 25565)),
-            version_label: "ScopeNet".into(),
+            version_label: "SCOPENET".into(),
             launcher_name: "scopenet".into(),
             launcher_version: "0.1.0".into(),
         }
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(a.contains("--width 1280 --height 720"));
         assert!(a.contains("--quickPlayMultiplayer play.example.net:25565"));
         assert!(!a.contains("--server"));
-        assert!(a.contains("--versionType ScopeNet"));
+        assert!(a.contains("--versionType SCOPENET"));
         assert!(a.contains("-Djava.library.path=/n"));
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/core/src/lib.rs b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
index dd2b42a..517d024 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-//! ScopeNet launcher engine.
+//! SCOPENET launcher engine.
 //!
 //! The Tauri app is a thin UI shell around this crate: everything that
 //! downloads, installs or launches Minecraft lives here so it can be unit
diff --git a/crates/core/src/servers_dat.rs b/crates/core/src/servers_dat.rs
index 70918e7..06a8bbc 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/servers_dat.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/servers_dat.rs
@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ mod tests {
     fn upserts_without_losing_player_servers() {
         let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
         upsert(dir.path(), "Friend", "friend.net").unwrap();
-        upsert(dir.path(), "ScopeNet", "play.scopenet.gg").unwrap();
-        upsert(dir.path(), "ScopeNet SMP", "play.scopenet.gg").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(names(dir.path()), vec![("ScopeNet SMP".into(), "play.scopenet.gg".into()), ("Friend".into(), "friend.net".into())]);
+        upsert(dir.path(), "SCOPENET", "play.scopenet.gg").unwrap();
+        upsert(dir.path(), "SCOPENET SMP", "play.scopenet.gg").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(names(dir.path()), vec![("SCOPENET SMP".into(), "play.scopenet.gg".into()), ("Friend".into(), "friend.net".into())]);
         assert_eq!(format_address("a.b", 25565), "a.b");
         assert_eq!(format_address("a.b", 25570), "a.b:25570");
     }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/sys.rs b/crates/core/src/sys.rs
index b2f56b1..088a258 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/sys.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/sys.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ fn imp() -> Option<u64> {
     let mut status: MEMORYSTATUSEX = unsafe { std::mem::zeroed() };
     status.dwLength = std::mem::size_of::<MEMORYSTATUSEX>() as u32;
     let ok = unsafe { GlobalMemoryStatusEx(&mut status) };
-    (ok != 0).then(|| status.ullTotalPhys / 1024 / 1024)
+    (ok != 0).then_some(status.ullTotalPhys / 1024 / 1024)
 }
 
 #[cfg(target_os = "linux")]
diff --git a/crates/shared/Cargo.toml b/crates/shared/Cargo.toml
index ff08c23..015a2aa 100644
--- a/crates/shared/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/shared/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "scopenet-shared"
-description = "Types shared between the ScopeNet launcher and admin panel"
+description = "Types shared between the SCOPENET launcher and admin panel"
 version.workspace = true
 edition.workspace = true
 
diff --git a/crates/shared/src/lib.rs b/crates/shared/src/lib.rs
index 6d7b001..aea8358 100644
--- a/crates/shared/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/shared/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-//! Wire types shared by the ScopeNet launcher and the admin panel.
+//! Wire types shared by the SCOPENET launcher and the admin panel.
 //!
 //! Everything the panel sends to the launcher is described here, so both
 //! sides always agree on the JSON shape.
@@ -39,19 +39,19 @@ pub struct Branding {
 impl Default for Branding {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
-            name: "ScopeNet".into(),
+            name: "SCOPENET".into(),
             tagline: "Your worlds, one click away.".into(),
             logo_url: None,
             icon_url: None,
             background: Background::default(),
             colors: Palette::default(),
-            font: "Outfit".into(),
-            radius: 14,
-            glass: true,
-            version_label: "ScopeNet".into(),
+            font: "Inter".into(),
+            radius: 10,
+            glass: false,
+            version_label: "SCOPENET".into(),
             news: vec![NewsItem {
                 id: "welcome".into(),
-                title: "Welcome to ScopeNet".into(),
+                title: "Welcome to SCOPENET".into(),
                 body: "Your admin can customise this launcher from the panel: colours, news, instances and more.".into(),
                 image_url: None,
                 link: None,
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ pub struct Background {
 
 impl Default for Background {
     fn default() -> Self {
-        Self { kind: "gradient".into(), url: None, blur: 0, dim: 45 }
+        Self { kind: "gradient".into(), url: None, blur: 0, dim: 55 }
     }
 }
 
@@ -100,14 +100,14 @@ pub struct Palette {
 impl Default for Palette {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self {
-            accent: "#7c5cff".into(),
-            accent_2: "#22d3ee".into(),
-            background: "#0b0d17".into(),
-            surface: "#141828".into(),
-            text: "#eef0ff".into(),
-            muted: "#8b90b3".into(),
-            success: "#34d399".into(),
-            danger: "#f43f5e".into(),
+            accent: "#6d6af5".into(),
+            accent_2: "#8b88f8".into(),
+            background: "#0d0e12".into(),
+            surface: "#16181e".into(),
+            text: "#ecedf1".into(),
+            muted: "#8b8f9a".into(),
+            success: "#3fb97c".into(),
+            danger: "#e5484d".into(),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn manifest_roundtrip_with_defaults() {
         let m: LauncherManifest = serde_json::from_str("{}").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(m.branding.name, "ScopeNet");
+        assert_eq!(m.branding.name, "SCOPENET");
         let loader: Loader = serde_json::from_str("\"neoforge\"").unwrap();
         assert_eq!(loader, Loader::NeoForge);
     }
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index c149d7f..94dcb54 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# ScopeNet admin panel
+# SCOPENET admin panel
 #
 #   cp .env.example .env    # set ADMIN_PASSWORD at least
 #   docker compose up -d
diff --git a/docs/screenshots/launcher-appearance.webp b/docs/screenshots/launcher-appearance.webp
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/launcher-controls.webp b/docs/screenshots/launcher-controls.webp
index 1ee7a3b..e785876 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/launcher-home.webp b/docs/screenshots/launcher-home.webp
index 4459cd3..0d57b47 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/launcher-install.webp b/docs/screenshots/launcher-install.webp
index a47ff4e..f44ecd8 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/launcher-login.webp b/docs/screenshots/launcher-login.webp
index 11eddbe..26ae01a 100644
Binary files a/docs/screenshots/launcher-login.webp and b/docs/screenshots/launcher-login.webp differ
diff --git a/docs/screenshots/panel-dashboard.webp b/docs/screenshots/panel-dashboard.webp
index ff57cf8..c4b1920 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/panel-design.webp b/docs/screenshots/panel-design.webp
index e678f07..d2ec4e4 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/panel-instance.webp b/docs/screenshots/panel-instance.webp
index 4b7aea0..76c9555 100644
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diff --git a/docs/screenshots/panel-players.webp b/docs/screenshots/panel-players.webp
index 97fa7e6..26f9dba 100644
Binary files a/docs/screenshots/panel-players.webp and b/docs/screenshots/panel-players.webp differ
diff --git a/launcher/index.html b/launcher/index.html
index cbc4f0e..0eead3a 100644
--- a/launcher/index.html
+++ b/launcher/index.html
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <meta charset="UTF-8" />
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <meta name="color-scheme" content="dark" />
-    <title>ScopeNet Launcher</title>
+    <title>SCOPENET Launcher</title>
   </head>
   <body>
     <div id="app"></div>
diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/Cargo.toml b/launcher/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
index 38b726d..f1537ad 100644
--- a/launcher/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
+++ b/launcher/src-tauri/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "scopenet-launcher"
-description = "ScopeNet Minecraft launcher"
+description = "SCOPENET Minecraft launcher"
 version.workspace = true
 edition.workspace = true
 
diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/128x128.png b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/128x128.png
index ead83d9..b36ad73 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/128x128@2x.png b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/128x128@2x.png
index b4a477f..98b87d1 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/32x32.png b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/32x32.png
index b97c12a..bf8f227 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/64x64.png b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/64x64.png
index 6b35dac..55cb35e 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.icns b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.icns
index 1472e68..a9b869d 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.ico b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.ico
index b1ebe49..36294a3 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.png b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/icon.png
index 877cff5..0fba465 100644
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diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/logo.svg b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/logo.svg
index 0635e30..93f43d0 100644
--- a/launcher/src-tauri/icons/logo.svg
+++ b/launcher/src-tauri/icons/logo.svg
@@ -1 +1 @@
-<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1024 1024"><defs><linearGradient id="g" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1"><stop offset="0" stop-color="#8b6cff"/><stop offset="1" stop-color="#22d3ee"/></linearGradient><radialGradient id="glow" cx="0.5" cy="0.45" r="0.6"><stop offset="0" stop-color="#8b6cff" stop-opacity="0.35"/><stop offset="1" stop-color="#8b6cff" stop-opacity="0"/></radialGradient></defs><rect x="32" y="32" width="960" height="960" rx="224" fill="#0b0d17"/><rect x="32" y="32" width="960" height="960" rx="224" fill="url(#glow)"/><path d="M512 176 804 344v336L512 848 220 680V344z" fill="none" stroke="url(#g)" stroke-width="72" stroke-linejoin="round"/><path d="M512 176v168M804 344 660 428M220 344l144 84M512 848V680" stroke="url(#g)" stroke-width="40" stroke-linecap="round" opacity="0.45"/><circle cx="512" cy="512" r="112" fill="url(#g)"/></svg>
+<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1024 1024"><rect x="48" y="48" width="928" height="928" rx="208" fill="#16181e"/><circle cx="512" cy="512" r="236" fill="none" stroke="#ecedf1" stroke-width="64"/><circle cx="512" cy="512" r="72" fill="#6d6af5"/><path d="M512 196v120M512 708v120M196 512h120M708 512h120" stroke="#ecedf1" stroke-width="64" stroke-linecap="round"/></svg>
diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/src/commands.rs b/launcher/src-tauri/src/commands.rs
index 43a6e85..5d57c16 100644
--- a/launcher/src-tauri/src/commands.rs
+++ b/launcher/src-tauri/src/commands.rs
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ async fn fetch_manifest(state: &AppState, panel: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Launche
     if !resp.status().is_success() {
         anyhow::bail!("{panel} returned {}", resp.status());
     }
-    let m: LauncherManifest = resp.json().await.map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("{panel} doesn't look like a ScopeNet panel"))?;
+    let m: LauncherManifest = resp.json().await.map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("{panel} doesn't look like a SCOPENET panel"))?;
     Ok(m)
 }
 
diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/src/lib.rs b/launcher/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
index cbcda4e..f2ecaee 100644
--- a/launcher/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
+++ b/launcher/src-tauri/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-//! ScopeNet launcher (Tauri shell). The heavy lifting lives in
+//! SCOPENET launcher (Tauri shell). The heavy lifting lives in
 //! `scopenet-core`; this crate wires it to the UI.
 
 mod accounts;
diff --git a/launcher/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json b/launcher/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
index 38df9c5..31be86e 100644
--- a/launcher/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
+++ b/launcher/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "$schema": "https://schema.tauri.app/config/2",
-  "productName": "ScopeNet Launcher",
+  "productName": "SCOPENET Launcher",
   "version": "0.1.0",
   "identifier": "net.scopenet.launcher",
   "build": {
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
     "windows": [
       {
         "label": "main",
-        "title": "ScopeNet Launcher",
+        "title": "SCOPENET Launcher",
         "width": 1120,
         "height": 700,
         "minWidth": 960,
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
   "bundle": {
     "active": true,
     "targets": ["nsis"],
-    "publisher": "ScopeNet",
+    "publisher": "SCOPENET",
     "category": "Game",
     "shortDescription": "Minecraft launcher",
     "longDescription": "A fast, customisable Minecraft launcher connected to your community's admin panel.",
diff --git a/launcher/src/App.svelte b/launcher/src/App.svelte
index 011df9a..322f747 100644
--- a/launcher/src/App.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/App.svelte
@@ -68,6 +68,6 @@
   main { flex: 1; min-width: 0; min-height: 0; position: relative; }
   .center { flex: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--accent); }
   .msg { padding: 2rem; max-width: 28rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); }
-  .update { position: fixed; top: 3.2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 40; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem 0.45rem 1rem; font-size: 0.87rem; border-radius: 99rem; animation: fade-up 0.3s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2.5rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); }
-  .update :global(svg:first-child) { color: var(--accent-2); }
+  .update { position: fixed; top: 3.2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 40; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem 0.45rem 1rem; font-size: 0.87rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); animation: fade 0.2s ease; }
+  .update :global(svg:first-child) { color: var(--accent); }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/app.css b/launcher/src/app.css
index c700fc1..dd103d0 100644
--- a/launcher/src/app.css
+++ b/launcher/src/app.css
@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
 /* Sizes are in rem so the "UI scale" setting scales everything (1rem = 15px at 100%). */
 :root {
-  --accent: #7c5cff;
-  --accent-2: #22d3ee;
-  --bg: #0b0d17;
-  --surface: #141828;
-  --text: #eef0ff;
-  --muted: #8b90b3;
-  --success: #34d399;
-  --danger: #f43f5e;
-  --warn: #fbbf24;
-  --radius: 14px;
-  --radius-sm: 9px;
-  --font: 'Outfit Variable', system-ui, sans-serif;
+  --accent: #6d6af5;
+  --accent-2: #8b88f8;
+  --bg: #0d0e12;
+  --surface: #16181e;
+  --text: #ecedf1;
+  --muted: #8b8f9a;
+  --success: #3fb97c;
+  --danger: #e5484d;
+  --warn: #e2a336;
+  --radius: 10px;
+  --radius-sm: 7px;
+  --font: 'Inter Variable', system-ui, sans-serif;
   --mono: 'JetBrains Mono Variable', ui-monospace, monospace;
-  --line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, transparent);
-  --line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 14%, transparent);
-  --panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 62%, transparent);
+  --line: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 7%, transparent);
+  --line-strong: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 12%, transparent);
+  --panel: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 78%, transparent);
   --panel-solid: var(--surface);
-  --blur: blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
+  --blur: blur(14px);
   --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
   font-size: 15px;
   color-scheme: dark;
@@ -82,23 +82,22 @@ button {
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
   gap: 0.5rem;
-  font-weight: 560;
-  font-size: 0.93rem;
-  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.1s var(--ease), opacity 0.15s, box-shadow 0.2s;
+  font-weight: 520;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, opacity 0.15s;
   white-space: nowrap;
 }
 button:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 11%, transparent); }
-button:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
+button:active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 14%, transparent); }
 button:disabled { opacity: 0.45; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
 button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset: 2px; }
 
 button.primary {
-  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, var(--accent-2)));
+  background: var(--accent);
   border-color: transparent;
   color: white;
-  box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.6rem -0.6rem var(--accent);
 }
-button.primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }
+button.primary:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 88%, white); }
 button.ghost { background: transparent; border-color: transparent; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 75%, transparent); }
 button.ghost:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 7%, transparent); color: var(--text); }
 button.danger { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 70%, white); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 12%, transparent); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 30%, transparent); }
@@ -122,7 +121,10 @@ input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--a
 input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--muted) 80%, transparent); }
 select { appearance: none; padding-right: 2.2rem; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--muted) 50%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--muted) 50%, transparent 50%); background-position: calc(100% - 1.15rem) 55%, calc(100% - 0.8rem) 55%; background-size: 0.33rem 0.33rem; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
 select option { background: var(--surface); }
-input[type='range'] { padding: 0; border: none; background: transparent; accent-color: var(--accent); }
+input[type='range'] { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; padding: 0; height: 1.2rem; border: none; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; }
+input[type='range']::-webkit-slider-runnable-track { height: 0.25rem; border-radius: 99rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 12%, transparent); }
+input[type='range']::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 0.95rem; height: 0.95rem; margin-top: -0.35rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--text); border: 3px solid var(--accent); }
+input[type='range']:hover, input[type='range']:focus { background: transparent; }
 input[type='checkbox'] { width: auto; accent-color: var(--accent); }
 textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 5rem; line-height: 1.5; }
 
@@ -130,15 +132,15 @@ label.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.
 .help { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.45; }
 
 .chip {
-  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 620;
-  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 99rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 10%, transparent);
-  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 12%, transparent); backdrop-filter: var(--blur); white-space: nowrap;
+  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 520;
+  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 0.35rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 7%, transparent);
+  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 80%, transparent); white-space: nowrap;
 }
-.chip.accent { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 22%, transparent); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent); }
+.chip.accent { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent); }
 
 .segmented { display: inline-flex; padding: 0.2rem; gap: 0.15rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 70%, transparent); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
 .segmented button { border: none; background: transparent; padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--muted); border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px); }
-.segmented button.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 12%, transparent); color: var(--text); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); }
+.segmented button.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 10%, transparent); color: var(--text); }
 
 .col > .segmented { align-self: flex-start; }
 .row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/Background.svelte b/launcher/src/components/Background.svelte
index c01b42d..57427fa 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/Background.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/Background.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-  // Full-window backdrop: instance banner → admin background → animated gradient.
+  // Full-window backdrop: instance banner → admin image/video → plain colour.
   import { abs, app, selectedInstance } from '../lib/store.svelte';
 
   const b = $derived(app.manifest?.branding);
@@ -7,44 +7,30 @@
   const image = $derived(abs(inst?.banner_url) ?? (b?.background.kind === 'image' ? abs(b.background.url) : null));
   const video = $derived(!inst?.banner_url && b?.background.kind === 'video' && app.settings?.background_video !== false && !app.running ? abs(b.background.url) : null);
   const blur = $derived(b?.background.blur ?? 0);
-  const dim = $derived((b?.background.dim ?? 45) / 100);
+  const dim = $derived((b?.background.dim ?? 55) / 100);
   let hidden = $state(false);
 </script>
 
 <svelte:document onvisibilitychange={() => (hidden = document.hidden)} />
 
 <div class="bg" aria-hidden="true">
-  {#key image ?? video ?? 'gradient'}
-    <div class="layer">
-      {#if video && !hidden}
-        <video src={video} autoplay muted loop playsinline style:filter="blur({blur}px)"></video>
-      {:else if image}
-        <div class="img" style:background-image="url(&quot;{image}&quot;)" style:filter="blur({blur}px)"></div>
-      {:else}
-        <div class="gradient"><span class="o1"></span><span class="o2"></span><span class="o3"></span></div>
-      {/if}
-    </div>
-  {/key}
-  <div class="shade" style:--dim={dim}></div>
-  <div class="grain"></div>
+  {#if video && !hidden}
+    {#key video}<video src={video} autoplay muted loop playsinline style:filter="blur({blur}px)"></video>{/key}
+    <div class="shade" style:--dim={dim}></div>
+  {:else if image}
+    {#key image}<div class="img" style:background-image="url(&quot;{image}&quot;)" style:filter="blur({blur}px)"></div>{/key}
+    <div class="shade" style:--dim={dim}></div>
+  {/if}
 </div>
 
 <style>
   .bg { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg); }
-  .layer { position: absolute; inset: 0; animation: fade 0.6s ease; }
-  video, .img { position: absolute; inset: -2rem; width: calc(100% + 4rem); height: calc(100% + 4rem); object-fit: cover; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
-  .gradient { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
-  .gradient span { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(5rem); opacity: 0.55; will-change: transform; }
-  .o1 { width: 55vw; height: 55vw; right: -12vw; top: -22vw; background: var(--accent); animation: drift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
-  .o2 { width: 45vw; height: 45vw; left: -10vw; bottom: -25vw; background: var(--accent-2); opacity: 0.3 !important; animation: drift 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
-  .o3 { width: 30vw; height: 30vw; left: 35vw; top: 30vh; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, var(--accent-2)); opacity: 0.18 !important; animation: drift 34s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
-  @keyframes drift { to { transform: translate(-6vw, 5vh) scale(1.15); } }
+  video, .img { position: absolute; inset: -1.5rem; width: calc(100% + 3rem); height: calc(100% + 3rem); object-fit: cover; background-size: cover; background-position: center; animation: fade 0.4s ease; }
+  /* Keep text readable: darken, strongest on the left where the title sits. */
   .shade {
     position: absolute; inset: 0;
     background:
-      linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--dim) * 100% + 30%), transparent) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--dim) * 100%), transparent) 45%, transparent 80%),
-      linear-gradient(0deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 85%, transparent) 0%, transparent 45%),
-      color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--dim) * 60%), transparent);
+      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--dim) * 100%), transparent) 55%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--dim) * 70%), transparent) 100%),
+      linear-gradient(0deg, var(--bg) 0%, transparent 40%);
   }
-  .grain { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.035; 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'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/Console.svelte b/launcher/src/components/Console.svelte
index 1a3dc1b..388fa90 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/Console.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/Console.svelte
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .console { position: absolute; left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; height: 42%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; z-index: 25; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 97%, transparent); box-shadow: 0 -1rem 3rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); animation: fade-up 0.25s var(--ease); overflow: hidden; }
+  .console { position: absolute; left: 1rem; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; height: 42%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; z-index: 25; background: var(--bg); border-color: var(--line-strong); animation: fade 0.15s ease; overflow: hidden; }
   header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem 0.5rem 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 0.88rem; }
   .search { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; color: var(--muted); }
   .search input { width: 10rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem; font-size: 0.8rem; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/Modal.svelte b/launcher/src/components/Modal.svelte
index 0bed86f..72a66b4 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/Modal.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/Modal.svelte
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@
 {/if}
 
 <style>
-  .backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 60%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); animation: fade 0.15s ease; }
-  .modal { width: 100%; max-height: calc(100vh - 4rem); overflow: auto; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 92%, transparent); box-shadow: 0 2rem 5rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); animation: pop 0.22s var(--ease); }
+  .backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 1.5rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 70%, transparent); animation: fade 0.12s ease; }
+  .modal { width: 100%; max-height: calc(100vh - 4rem); overflow: auto; background: var(--surface); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); animation: pop 0.15s ease; }
   header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 0; }
   .body { padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
   footer { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
-  @keyframes pop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0.8rem) scale(0.97); } }
+  @keyframes pop { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0.3rem); } }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/NewsFeed.svelte b/launcher/src/components/NewsFeed.svelte
index 525cf2d..d6b571a 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/NewsFeed.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/NewsFeed.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-  import { Newspaper, Pin, ArrowUpRight } from '@lucide/svelte';
+  import { Pin, ArrowUpRight } from '@lucide/svelte';
   import { abs } from '../lib/store.svelte';
   import { niceDate } from '../lib/format';
   import { openUrl } from '../lib/tauri';
@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@
 </script>
 
 <section class="news">
-  <h4 class="head"><Newspaper size={14} /> Latest news</h4>
+  <h4 class="head">News</h4>
   <div class="list">
-    {#each sorted as n, i (n.id)}
-      <article class="card glass" style:animation-delay="{i * 60}ms" class:link={!!n.link}>
+    {#each sorted as n (n.id)}
+      <article class="card glass" class:link={!!n.link}>
         {#if n.image_url}<img src={abs(n.image_url)} alt="" loading="lazy" />{/if}
         <div class="body">
           <div class="meta">
@@ -35,16 +35,16 @@
 
 <style>
   .news { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 0; gap: 0.7rem; }
-  .head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 750; padding-left: 0.2rem; }
-  .list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; overflow-y: auto; padding-right: 0.3rem; min-height: 0; mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, black 85%, transparent); padding-bottom: 2rem; }
-  .card { overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; animation: fade-up 0.35s var(--ease) both; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease); }
+  .head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 560; padding-left: 0.1rem; }
+  .list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; overflow-y: auto; padding-right: 0.3rem; min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
+  .card { overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--surface); transition: border-color 0.15s; }
   .card:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
   .card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 7; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
   .body { padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.9rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
-  .meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--accent); }
-  .tag { font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent); }
-  h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 680; line-height: 1.3; }
-  p { font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.5; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 68%, transparent); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
+  .meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--muted); }
+  .tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 560; color: var(--accent); }
+  h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; }
+  p { font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--muted); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
   .more { align-self: flex-start; padding-left: 0; color: var(--accent); margin-top: 0.1rem; }
   .more:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--text); }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/PlayButton.svelte b/launcher/src/components/PlayButton.svelte
index d0045e5..2e1c0b4 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/PlayButton.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/PlayButton.svelte
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@
   {:else if running}
     <button class="play running" onclick={kill} title="Force-close Minecraft">
       <span class="pulse"></span>
-      <span class="lbl">PLAYING</span>
+      <span class="lbl">Playing</span>
       <span class="stop"><Square size={13} fill="currentColor" /> Stop</span>
     </button>
   {:else}
     <button class="play" onclick={() => play(inst.id)} disabled={otherRunning || noAccount} title={noAccount ? 'Sign in first' : otherRunning ? 'Another instance is running' : 'Ctrl + Enter'}>
-      <Play size={22} fill="currentColor" />
-      <span class="lbl">PLAY</span>
+      <Play size={18} fill="currentColor" />
+      <span class="lbl">Play</span>
     </button>
   {/if}
   {#if mine && l.state === 'error'}
@@ -59,33 +59,28 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; }
+  .wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; }
   .play {
-    position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 4.2rem; min-width: 19rem; padding: 0 2.6rem; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
-    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); color: white; font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
-    box-shadow: 0 1rem 2.6rem -0.9rem var(--accent), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); gap: 0.8rem;
-    transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s, filter 0.2s;
+    height: 3.3rem; min-width: 14rem; padding: 0 2rem; border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
+    background: var(--accent); color: white; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; gap: 0.65rem;
   }
-  .play::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 50%, transparent 70%); transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
-  .play:hover:not(:disabled) { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 1.4rem 3rem -0.9rem var(--accent), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); filter: brightness(1.05); }
-  .play:hover:not(:disabled)::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
-  .play:active:not(:disabled) { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.985); }
-  .play:disabled { filter: grayscale(0.7) brightness(0.7); }
+  .play:hover:not(:disabled) { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 88%, white); }
+  .play:active:not(:disabled) { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 85%, black); }
+  .play:disabled { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 10%, transparent); color: var(--muted); }
   .lbl { position: relative; }
-  .running { background: linear-gradient(120deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 70%, var(--bg)), color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 45%, var(--accent-2))); box-shadow: 0 1rem 2.6rem -1rem var(--success); padding: 0 1.6rem 0 2rem; }
-  .pulse { width: 0.7rem; height: 0.7rem; border-radius: 50%; background: white; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); animation: ping 1.6s infinite; }
-  @keyframes ping { 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.7rem rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); } }
-  .stop { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-weight: 650; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 99rem; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); opacity: 0.85; }
-  .running:hover .stop { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); opacity: 1; }
-  .progress { width: 28rem; max-width: 100%; padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem 0.85rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; animation: fade-up 0.25s var(--ease); }
+  .running { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 16%, var(--surface)); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 35%, transparent); padding: 0 0.6rem 0 1.4rem; }
+  .running:hover:not(:disabled) { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 22%, var(--surface)); }
+  .pulse { width: 0.5rem; height: 0.5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success); }
+  .stop { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 520; letter-spacing: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, transparent); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 80%, transparent); margin-left: 0.6rem; }
+  .progress { width: 26rem; max-width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; background: var(--surface); }
   .top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; }
-  .stage { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-weight: 620; font-size: 0.95rem; }
-  .bar { height: 0.5rem; border-radius: 99rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 10%, transparent); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
-  .bar span { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); transition: width 0.2s linear; box-shadow: 0 0 1rem var(--accent); }
-  .bar.indeterminate span { width: 35% !important; animation: slide 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
-  @keyframes slide { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(300%); } }
+  .stage { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-weight: 560; font-size: 0.9rem; }
+  .bar { height: 0.3rem; border-radius: 99rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 9%, transparent); overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
+  .bar span { display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit; background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.2s linear; }
+  .bar.indeterminate span { width: 30% !important; animation: slide 1.3s ease-in-out infinite; }
+  @keyframes slide { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(340%); } }
   .meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
-  .error { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; max-width: 34rem; font-size: 0.87rem; border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 35%, transparent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 14%, var(--panel)); line-height: 1.4; }
+  .error { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem; max-width: 34rem; font-size: 0.85rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 10%, var(--surface)); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 30%, transparent); line-height: 1.4; }
   .error :global(svg) { color: var(--danger); flex-shrink: 0; }
   .error span { flex: 1; }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/Rail.svelte b/launcher/src/components/Rail.svelte
index 9a73614..d93c25e 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/Rail.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/Rail.svelte
@@ -59,30 +59,31 @@
 </nav>
 
 <style>
-  .rail { width: 4.8rem; margin: 0 0 0.8rem 0.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 0.8rem 0; gap: 0.5rem; border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px); position: relative; z-index: 20; flex-shrink: 0; }
+  .rail { width: 4.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 0.6rem 0 0.8rem; gap: 0.5rem; border: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 70%, transparent); position: relative; z-index: 20; flex-shrink: 0; }
   .list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: center; overflow-y: auto; overflow-x: visible; flex: 1; width: 100%; padding: 0.2rem 0; scrollbar-width: none; }
   .inst {
-    width: 3.1rem; height: 3.1rem; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: visible;
-    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 80%, var(--text) 6%); border-color: var(--line); font-weight: 750; font-size: 0.95rem;
-    transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.2s, border-radius 0.2s;
+    width: 2.9rem; height: 2.9rem; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: visible;
+    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 6%, transparent); border-color: transparent; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem;
+    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 75%, transparent);
   }
   .inst img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: inherit; }
-  .inst:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); border-radius: calc(var(--radius) * 0.75); }
-  .inst.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--bg), 0 0 0 4px var(--accent), 0 0.5rem 1.5rem -0.5rem var(--accent); color: white; }
-  .inst.running::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -0.2rem; bottom: -0.2rem; width: 0.8rem; height: 0.8rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success); border: 2px solid var(--surface); box-shadow: 0 0 0.6rem var(--success); }
-  .tip { position: fixed; left: 6.4rem; transform: translateY(0); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.15s; box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1.5rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); z-index: 50; color: var(--text); }
+  .inst:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 10%, transparent); color: var(--text); }
+  .inst.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, transparent); color: var(--text); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent); }
+  .inst.active::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -0.75rem; top: 0.7rem; bottom: 0.7rem; width: 3px; border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0; background: var(--accent); }
+  .inst.running::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -0.2rem; bottom: -0.2rem; width: 0.8rem; height: 0.8rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--success); border: 2px solid var(--bg); }
+  .tip { position: fixed; left: 5rem; transform: translateY(0); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.15s; z-index: 50; color: var(--text); }
   .inst:hover .tip { opacity: 1; }
   .bottom { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; }
-  .big { width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; position: relative; }
-  .big.on { color: var(--accent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 14%, transparent); }
-  .dot { position: absolute; top: 0.55rem; right: 0.55rem; width: 0.5rem; height: 0.5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-2); box-shadow: 0 0 0.5rem var(--accent-2); }
+  .big { width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; position: relative; }
+  .big.on { color: var(--text); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 9%, transparent); }
+  .dot { position: absolute; top: 0.55rem; right: 0.55rem; width: 0.5rem; height: 0.5rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
   .account { position: relative; margin-top: 0.3rem; }
   .me { padding: 0.15rem; border-radius: 30%; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; }
-  .me:hover { border-color: var(--accent); background: transparent; }
-  .menu { position: absolute; left: calc(100% + 0.9rem); bottom: 0; width: 17rem; padding: 0.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 99%, var(--text) 1%); backdrop-filter: none; box-shadow: 0 1.5rem 4rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); animation: fade-up 0.18s var(--ease); z-index: 60; }
+  .me:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); background: transparent; }
+  .menu { position: absolute; left: calc(100% + 0.9rem); bottom: 0; width: 17rem; padding: 0.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem; background: var(--surface); backdrop-filter: none; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 0.8rem 2rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); animation: fade 0.12s ease; z-index: 60; }
   .head { padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem 0.4rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 700; }
   .acc { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
-  .acc.current { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); }
+  .acc.current { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 6%, transparent); }
   .pick { flex: 1; justify-content: flex-start; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem; gap: 0.65rem; min-width: 0; }
   .pick :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
   .who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/ServerStatus.svelte b/launcher/src/components/ServerStatus.svelte
index 88d5243..390533c 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/ServerStatus.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/ServerStatus.svelte
@@ -61,26 +61,25 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .server { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; padding: 0.7rem 1rem 0.7rem 0.7rem; min-width: 20rem; max-width: 30rem; }
-  .fav { width: 2.6rem; height: 2.6rem; border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px); image-rendering: pixelated; flex-shrink: 0; }
+  .server { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem 0.5rem 0.5rem; min-width: 18rem; max-width: 28rem; height: 2.75rem; background: var(--surface); }
+  .fav { width: 1.8rem; height: 1.8rem; border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px); image-rendering: pixelated; flex-shrink: 0; }
   .ph { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, transparent); }
-  .ph.on { background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-2) 60%, transparent)); }
-  .info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
+  .ph.on { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent); }
+  .info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.05rem; }
   .name { gap: 0.5rem; }
-  .name strong { font-size: 0.92rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
-  .state { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
+  .name strong { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 560; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
+  .state { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 520; color: var(--muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
   .state::before { content: ''; width: 0.45rem; height: 0.45rem; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }
   .state.online { color: var(--success); }
-  .state.online::before { box-shadow: 0 0 0.5rem var(--success); }
-  .state.off { color: var(--danger); }
-  .motd { font-size: 0.8rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 75%, transparent); }
+    .state.off { color: var(--danger); }
+  .motd { font-size: 0.75rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 75%, transparent); }
   .motd .b { font-weight: 700; }
   .motd .i { font-style: italic; }
   .addr { all: unset; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-family: var(--mono); }
   .addr:hover { color: var(--text); }
-  .stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
+  .stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.05rem; font-size: 0.78rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
   .players { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; }
-  .players :global(svg) { color: var(--success); }
+  .players :global(svg) { color: var(--muted); }
   .ping { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.72rem; }
   .sig { display: inline-flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.1rem; height: 0.7rem; }
   .sig i { width: 0.18rem; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 20%, transparent); border-radius: 1px; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/SignIn.svelte b/launcher/src/components/SignIn.svelte
index b3ce8ac..2be89cf 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/SignIn.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/SignIn.svelte
@@ -147,12 +147,12 @@
   .inp { position: relative; }
   .inp .ic { position: absolute; left: 0.8rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); display: flex; }
   .inp input { padding-left: 2.4rem; }
-  .big { padding: 0.85rem; font-size: 1rem; }
-  .ms { background: #2f2f2f; box-shadow: none; }
-  .ms:hover { background: #3a3a3a; }
+  .big { padding: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
+  .ms { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, transparent); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); color: var(--text); }
+  .ms:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 12%, transparent); }
   .switch { align-self: center; color: var(--muted); }
   .code { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem 0; }
-  .usercode { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); }
+  .usercode { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
   .wait { gap: 0.4rem; }
   .error { font-size: 0.87rem; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 60%, white); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 12%, transparent); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 30%, transparent); }
   .notice { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--success) 12%, transparent); }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/TitleBar.svelte b/launcher/src/components/TitleBar.svelte
index c610fc7..3e403b9 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/TitleBar.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/TitleBar.svelte
@@ -25,9 +25,10 @@
 
 <style>
   header { height: 2.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 30; flex-shrink: 0; }
-  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-weight: 650; font-size: 0.9rem; pointer-events: none; }
+  .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-weight: 650; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; pointer-events: none; }
   .brand img { height: 1.3rem; border-radius: 0.3rem; }
-  .mark { width: 0.95rem; height: 0.95rem; border-radius: 0.3rem; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); box-shadow: 0 0 0.8rem var(--accent); }
+  .mark { width: 0.85rem; height: 0.85rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--accent); position: relative; }
+  .mark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0.17rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
   .offline { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--warn); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--warn) 14%, transparent); padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 99rem; pointer-events: auto; }
   .controls { display: flex; height: 100%; }
   .ctl { height: 100%; width: 3rem; border: none; border-radius: 0; background: transparent; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 70%, transparent); padding: 0; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/components/Toasts.svelte b/launcher/src/components/Toasts.svelte
index 6b9e2df..89f1d21 100644
--- a/launcher/src/components/Toasts.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/components/Toasts.svelte
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 <style>
   .toasts { position: fixed; bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; z-index: 100; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; max-width: 26rem; }
-  .toast { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.4; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 90%, transparent); box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem -1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); animation: fade-up 0.25s var(--ease); }
+  .toast { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.4; background: var(--surface); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 0.6rem 1.5rem -0.8rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); animation: fade 0.15s ease; }
   .toast :global(svg) { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
   .ok :global(svg) { color: var(--success); }
   .error :global(svg) { color: var(--danger); }
diff --git a/launcher/src/lib/mock.ts b/launcher/src/lib/mock.ts
index a85ff44..ff06180 100644
--- a/launcher/src/lib/mock.ts
+++ b/launcher/src/lib/mock.ts
@@ -39,16 +39,16 @@ const manifest: Manifest = {
   user: null,
   auth: { panel_accounts: true, registration: 'approval', microsoft: true, microsoft_client_id: 'demo', offline_local: true },
   branding: {
-    name: 'ScopeNet',
+    name: 'SCOPENET',
     tagline: 'Your worlds, one click away.',
     logo_url: null,
     icon_url: null,
-    background: { kind: 'gradient', url: null, blur: 0, dim: 45 },
-    colors: { accent: '#7c5cff', accent_2: '#22d3ee', background: '#0b0d17', surface: '#141828', text: '#eef0ff', muted: '#8b90b3', success: '#34d399', danger: '#f43f5e' },
-    font: 'Outfit',
-    radius: 14,
-    glass: true,
-    version_label: 'ScopeNet',
+    background: { kind: 'gradient', url: null, blur: 0, dim: 55 },
+    colors: { accent: '#6d6af5', accent_2: '#8b88f8', background: '#0d0e12', surface: '#16181e', text: '#ecedf1', muted: '#8b8f9a', success: '#3fb97c', danger: '#e5484d' },
+    font: 'Inter',
+    radius: 10,
+    glass: false,
+    version_label: 'SCOPENET',
     news: [
       { id: '1', title: 'Season 4 is live!', body: 'A brand new world with custom terrain, player shops and weekly events. Join now and claim your spot before the land rush.', image_url: null, link: 'https://example.com', date: '2026-09-26', pinned: true, tag: 'Update' },
       { id: '2', title: 'Build contest: Autumn Castles', body: 'Submit your best castle build on the Creative server by October 10th. Top three win VIP for a month.', image_url: null, link: null, date: '2026-09-21', pinned: false, tag: 'Event' },
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ const manifest: Manifest = {
     custom_css: '',
   },
   instances: [
-    { id: 'survival-smp', name: 'Survival SMP', description: 'Our main survival world — season 4. Claims, shops & weekend events.', icon_url: null, banner_url: null, mc_version: '1.21.1', loader: 'fabric', loader_version: '0.16.9', revision: 3, server: { name: 'ScopeNet SMP', address: 'play.scopenet.gg', port: 25565, auto_join: true, inject: true }, memory: { min_mb: 2048, max_mb: 6144 }, jvm_args: '', featured: true, source_label: 'Modrinth · Fabulously Optimized 6.2', file_count: 48, total_size: 184_000_000 },
+    { id: 'survival-smp', name: 'Survival SMP', description: 'Our main survival world — season 4. Claims, shops & weekend events.', icon_url: null, banner_url: null, mc_version: '1.21.1', loader: 'fabric', loader_version: '0.16.9', revision: 3, server: { name: 'SCOPENET SMP', address: 'play.scopenet.gg', port: 25565, auto_join: true, inject: true }, memory: { min_mb: 2048, max_mb: 6144 }, jvm_args: '', featured: true, source_label: 'Modrinth · Fabulously Optimized 6.2', file_count: 48, total_size: 184_000_000 },
     { id: 'creative', name: 'Creative Build', description: 'Plots, WorldEdit and weekly build contests.', icon_url: null, banner_url: null, mc_version: '1.20.1', loader: 'vanilla', loader_version: null, revision: 1, server: { name: 'Creative', address: 'creative.scopenet.gg', port: 25565, auto_join: false, inject: true }, memory: { min_mb: 1024, max_mb: 4096 }, jvm_args: '', featured: false, source_label: 'Minecraft 1.20.1', file_count: 0, total_size: 0 },
     { id: 'modded', name: 'Create: Above & Beyond', description: 'Factory building with Create and friends.', icon_url: null, banner_url: null, mc_version: '1.20.1', loader: 'forge', loader_version: '1.20.1-47.3.0', revision: 2, server: null, memory: { min_mb: 4096, max_mb: 8192 }, jvm_args: '', featured: false, source_label: 'CurseForge · Create: Above & Beyond 1.4', file_count: 212, total_size: 612_000_000 },
   ],
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export async function mockInvoke(cmd: string, args: Record<string, any>): Promis
       return null;
     case 'ping_server':
       await sleep(200);
-      return { online: true, version: 'Paper 1.21.1', players_online: 42, players_max: 100, sample: ['Notch', 'jeb_', 'Dinnerbone'], motd: '§b§lScopeNet §r§7» §fSeason 4 is live!', favicon: null, latency_ms: 23 };
+      return { online: true, version: 'Paper 1.21.1', players_online: 42, players_max: 100, sample: ['Notch', 'jeb_', 'Dinnerbone'], motd: '§b§lSCOPENET §r§7» §fSeason 4 is live!', favicon: null, latency_ms: 23 };
     case 'instance_local':
       return { installed: args.instanceId !== 'modded', revision: 3, size: 1_240_000_000 };
     case 'storage_info':
diff --git a/launcher/src/pages/Home.svelte b/launcher/src/pages/Home.svelte
index 48b2605..c969ba5 100644
--- a/launcher/src/pages/Home.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/pages/Home.svelte
@@ -62,20 +62,20 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .home { position: relative; height: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(17rem, 23rem); grid-template-rows: 1fr auto; gap: 1.5rem 2rem; padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem 1.8rem 2.2rem; }
-  .hero { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; animation: fade-up 0.45s var(--ease); max-width: 40rem; }
-  .greet { font-size: 0.95rem; }
-  .greet strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
+  .home { position: relative; height: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(17rem, 22rem); grid-template-rows: 1fr auto; gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem; padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 2.5rem; }
+  .hero { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; align-self: end; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; animation: fade 0.3s ease; max-width: 38rem; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
+  .greet { font-size: 0.88rem; }
+  .greet strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 560; }
   .chips { display: flex; gap: 0.45rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
-  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.2vw, 4.8rem); line-height: 0.98; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.035em; text-shadow: 0 0.2rem 2rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 60%, transparent); }
-  .desc { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 72%, transparent); max-width: 32rem; }
-  .actions { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; animation: fade-up 0.5s var(--ease) 0.05s both; }
+  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
+  .desc { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--muted); max-width: 32rem; }
+  .actions { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; animation: fade 0.3s ease both; }
   .tools { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
-  .tool { width: 3.1rem; height: 3.1rem; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 80%, transparent); }
-  .tool.on { color: var(--accent); border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 40%, transparent); }
-  .side { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; min-height: 0; animation: fade-up 0.5s var(--ease) 0.1s both; }
+  .tool { width: 2.75rem; height: 2.75rem; padding: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 75%, transparent); background: var(--surface); }
+  .tool.on { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-strong); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, var(--surface)); }
+  .side { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1 / 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; min-height: 0; animation: fade 0.3s ease both; }
   .links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; }
-  .link { padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem; font-size: 0.84rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex: 1 1 auto; }
-  .link:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface) 80%, transparent); }
+  .link { padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; font-size: 0.82rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex: 1 1 auto; background: var(--surface); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 80%, transparent); }
+  .link:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); color: var(--text); }
   @media (max-width: 1060px) { .home { grid-template-columns: 1fr 16rem; } .link span { display: none; } }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/pages/Login.svelte b/launcher/src/pages/Login.svelte
index fd6360c..03a4488 100644
--- a/launcher/src/pages/Login.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/pages/Login.svelte
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 
 <div class="login">
   <section class="brand">
-    {#if b?.logo_url}<img src={abs(b.logo_url)} alt="" class="logo" />{:else}<div class="mark"></div>{/if}
+    {#if b?.logo_url}<img src={abs(b.logo_url)} alt="" class="logo" />{/if}
     <h1>{b?.name}</h1>
     <p>{b?.tagline}</p>
   </section>
@@ -19,15 +19,13 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .login { height: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 25rem; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; padding: 2rem 4rem 3rem; }
-  .brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; animation: fade-up 0.5s var(--ease); }
-  .logo { width: 5rem; height: 5rem; object-fit: contain; }
-  .mark { width: 4.2rem; height: 4.2rem; border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 6px); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem -1rem var(--accent); position: relative; }
-  .mark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 1.1rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 0.35rem solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
-  h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1; }
-  .brand p { font-size: 1.15rem; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 70%, transparent); max-width: 26rem; line-height: 1.5; }
-  .card { padding: 1.8rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; box-shadow: 0 2rem 5rem -2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); animation: fade-up 0.5s var(--ease) 0.08s both; }
-  .card h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
+  .login { height: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 23rem; align-items: center; gap: 4rem; padding: 2rem 4.5rem 3rem; }
+  .brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; animation: fade 0.3s ease; }
+  .logo { width: 3.5rem; height: 3.5rem; object-fit: contain; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
+  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
+  .brand p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); max-width: 26rem; line-height: 1.55; }
+  .card { padding: 1.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; background: var(--surface); animation: fade 0.3s ease both; }
+  .card h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
   .card > :global(.signin) { margin-top: 0.8rem; }
   @media (max-width: 900px) { .login { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 2rem; } .brand { display: none; } }
 </style>
diff --git a/launcher/src/pages/Settings.svelte b/launcher/src/pages/Settings.svelte
index d337e47..ecb9b05 100644
--- a/launcher/src/pages/Settings.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/pages/Settings.svelte
@@ -343,7 +343,7 @@
           <div class="card glass col about">
             <div class="row">
               <div class="mark"></div>
-              <div><strong class="big">{b?.name ?? 'ScopeNet'} Launcher</strong><p class="muted small">Version {app.boot?.app.version} · {app.boot?.app.os} {app.boot?.app.arch}</p></div>
+              <div><strong class="big">{b?.name ?? 'SCOPENET'} Launcher</strong><p class="muted small">Version {app.boot?.app.version} · {app.boot?.app.os} {app.boot?.app.arch}</p></div>
             </div>
             {#if app.update}
               <div class="update">
@@ -365,27 +365,27 @@
 </div>
 
 <style>
-  .settings { height: 100%; display: flex; gap: 1rem; padding: 0 1rem 0.8rem 1rem; min-height: 0; }
-  .tabs { width: 14.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; padding: 1.1rem 0.7rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px); }
-  .tabs h2 { font-size: 1.15rem; padding: 0 0.7rem 0.8rem; }
-  .tab { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 72%, transparent); padding: 0.62rem 0.75rem; font-weight: 520; position: relative; }
+  .settings { height: 100%; display: flex; min-height: 0; }
+  .tabs { width: 13.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; padding: 1.2rem 0.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; border: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 0; background: transparent; }
+  .tabs h2 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 560; color: var(--muted); padding: 0 0.75rem 0.7rem; }
+  .tab { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; background: transparent; border-color: transparent; color: var(--muted); padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; position: relative; }
   .tab:hover { color: var(--text); }
-  .tab.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent); color: var(--text); }
-  .tab.active :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
-  .dot { width: 0.45rem; height: 0.45rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent-2); margin-left: auto; box-shadow: 0 0 0.5rem var(--accent-2); }
-  .content { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; min-width: 0; padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem 2rem 0.6rem; }
-  .pane { max-width: 44rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; animation: fade-up 0.3s var(--ease); }
-  h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 750; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
-  .lead { color: var(--muted); margin-top: -0.6rem; line-height: 1.5; }
-  .card { padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
+  .tab.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 7%, transparent); color: var(--text); }
+  .tab.active :global(svg) { color: var(--text); }
+  .dot { width: 0.45rem; height: 0.45rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); margin-left: auto; }
+  .content { flex: 1; overflow-y: auto; min-width: 0; padding: 1.2rem 2rem 2.5rem; }
+  .pane { max-width: 42rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; animation: fade 0.2s ease; }
+  h1 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; }
+  .lead { color: var(--muted); margin-top: -0.5rem; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
+  .card { padding: 1rem 1.1rem; background: var(--surface); }
   .card.col { gap: 1rem; }
   .list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0.6rem; }
   .acc { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.7rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
-  .acc.current { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent); }
+  .acc.current { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 5%, transparent); }
   .who { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; min-width: 0; }
   .active-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 650; color: var(--accent); padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem; }
   .add { border-style: dashed; background: transparent; margin: 0.2rem; }
-  .val { color: var(--accent); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
+  .val { color: var(--text); font-weight: 560; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
   .scale { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
   .warn { color: var(--warn); }
   .link-btn { align-self: flex-start; }
@@ -397,32 +397,32 @@
   .presets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.6rem; }
   .preset { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.3rem; padding: 0.9rem; white-space: normal; text-align: left; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 50%, transparent); }
   .preset :global(svg) { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
-  .preset.active { border-color: var(--accent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 14%, transparent); }
+  .preset.active { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, transparent); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, transparent); }
   .preset.active :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
   .binds { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.8rem; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
   .binds.disabled { opacity: 0.55; }
-  .group { font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
+  .group { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 560; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
   .bind { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 0.3rem 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }
   .key { min-width: 7.5rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem; font-size: 0.82rem; font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 60%, transparent); }
   .key.changed { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent); }
   .key.conflict { border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--warn) 60%, transparent); color: var(--warn); }
-  .key.capturing { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); animation: glow 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate; font-family: var(--font); }
-  @keyframes glow { to { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, transparent); } }
+  .key.capturing { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); font-family: var(--font); }
   kbd { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem; border-radius: 0.3rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 6%, transparent); }
   .swatches { display: flex; gap: 0.55rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
   .swatch { width: 2.3rem; height: 2.3rem; border-radius: 50%; padding: 0; border: 2px solid transparent; color: white; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
   .swatch.on { border-color: var(--text); }
   .picker { background: conic-gradient(red, yellow, lime, cyan, blue, magenta, red); position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; display: block; }
   .picker input { opacity: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; cursor: pointer; }
-  .big { font-size: 1.3rem; }
+  .big { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; }
   .usage { display: flex; height: 0.8rem; border-radius: 99rem; overflow: hidden; gap: 2px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text) 8%, transparent); }
   .usage span { min-width: 2px; }
   .u1 { background: var(--accent); }
-  .u2 { background: var(--accent-2); }
+  .u2 { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, var(--text)); }
   .u3 { background: var(--success); }
   .legend { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; color: var(--muted); }
   .legend i { display: inline-block; width: 0.6rem; height: 0.6rem; border-radius: 0.2rem; margin-right: 0.3rem; vertical-align: -0.05rem; }
-  .about .mark { width: 3.2rem; height: 3.2rem; border-radius: var(--radius); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); flex-shrink: 0; }
+  .about .mark { width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid var(--accent); flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; }
+  .about .mark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0.55rem; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent); }
   .update { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; padding: 0.9rem 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 12%, transparent); border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, transparent); }
   .update :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
   .notes { margin: 0; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); max-height: 12rem; overflow: auto; }
diff --git a/launcher/src/pages/Setup.svelte b/launcher/src/pages/Setup.svelte
index 4c276f3..fc16eb5 100644
--- a/launcher/src/pages/Setup.svelte
+++ b/launcher/src/pages/Setup.svelte
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@
 
 <style>
   .center { height: 100%; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 2rem; }
-  .card { width: 100%; max-width: 28rem; padding: 2.2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; animation: fade-up 0.4s var(--ease); box-shadow: 0 2rem 5rem -2rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7); }
-  .icon { width: 3.4rem; height: 3.4rem; border-radius: var(--radius); display: grid; place-items: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); color: white; box-shadow: 0 0.8rem 2rem -0.8rem var(--accent); }
-  h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
+  .card { width: 100%; max-width: 27rem; padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; background: var(--surface); animation: fade 0.3s ease; }
+  .icon { width: 2.8rem; height: 2.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius); display: grid; place-items: center; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 15%, transparent); color: var(--accent); }
+  h1 { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; }
   p { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 0.93rem; }
   .big { padding: 0.85rem; font-size: 1rem; }
   .error { font-size: 0.87rem; padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 60%, white); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--danger) 12%, transparent); }
diff --git a/panel/server/Cargo.toml b/panel/server/Cargo.toml
index 218967b..ec4096b 100644
--- a/panel/server/Cargo.toml
+++ b/panel/server/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "scopenet-panel"
-description = "ScopeNet admin panel: manages instances, branding and players for the launcher"
+description = "SCOPENET admin panel: manages instances, branding and players for the launcher"
 version.workspace = true
 edition.workspace = true
 
diff --git a/panel/server/src/lib.rs b/panel/server/src/lib.rs
index 4215855..50035cc 100644
--- a/panel/server/src/lib.rs
+++ b/panel/server/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-//! ScopeNet admin panel.
+//! SCOPENET admin panel.
 
 pub mod auth;
 pub mod config;
diff --git a/panel/server/src/main.rs b/panel/server/src/main.rs
index 2fbdedf..947107a 100644
--- a/panel/server/src/main.rs
+++ b/panel/server/src/main.rs
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ async fn main() -> anyhow::Result<()> {
     bootstrap_admin(&state).await?;
 
     let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&bind).await?;
-    tracing::info!("ScopeNet panel v{} listening on http://{bind}", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"));
+    tracing::info!("SCOPENET panel v{} listening on http://{bind}", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"));
     axum::serve(listener, app(state)).with_graceful_shutdown(shutdown()).await?;
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/panel/server/tests/api.rs b/panel/server/tests/api.rs
index 6f10460..5cd8159 100644
--- a/panel/server/tests/api.rs
+++ b/panel/server/tests/api.rs
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ async fn health_and_default_manifest() {
     assert_eq!(v, "ok");
     let (s, v) = t.call("GET", "/api/v1/launcher/manifest", None, None).await;
     assert_eq!(s, StatusCode::OK);
-    assert_eq!(v["branding"]["name"], "ScopeNet");
+    assert_eq!(v["branding"]["name"], "SCOPENET");
     assert_eq!(v["api_version"], 1);
     assert!(v["user"].is_null());
 }
diff --git a/panel/web/index.html b/panel/web/index.html
index c45db83..4e26551 100644
--- a/panel/web/index.html
+++ b/panel/web/index.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <meta name="color-scheme" content="dark" />
     <link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml" />
-    <title>ScopeNet Panel</title>
+    <title>SCOPENET Panel</title>
   </head>
   <body>
     <div id="app"></div>
diff --git a/panel/web/public/favicon.svg b/panel/web/public/favicon.svg
index a36e405..226bcf4 100644
--- a/panel/web/public/favicon.svg
+++ b/panel/web/public/favicon.svg
@@ -1 +1 @@
-<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"><defs><linearGradient id="g" x1="0" y1="0" x2="1" y2="1"><stop offset="0" stop-color="#7c5cff"/><stop offset="1" stop-color="#22d3ee"/></linearGradient></defs><rect width="64" height="64" rx="16" fill="#0b0d17"/><path d="M32 10 52 21v22L32 54 12 43V21z" fill="none" stroke="url(#g)" stroke-width="5" stroke-linejoin="round"/><circle cx="32" cy="32" r="7" fill="url(#g)"/></svg>
+<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"><rect width="64" height="64" rx="14" fill="#16181e"/><circle cx="32" cy="32" r="14.5" fill="none" stroke="#ecedf1" stroke-width="4"/><circle cx="32" cy="32" r="4.5" fill="#6d6af5"/><path d="M32 12.5v7.5M32 44v7.5M12.5 32h7.5M44 32h7.5" stroke="#ecedf1" stroke-width="4" stroke-linecap="round"/></svg>
diff --git a/panel/web/src/App.svelte b/panel/web/src/App.svelte
index 7a22647..420b03c 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/App.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/App.svelte
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
   import { logout, session, type Me } from './lib/session.svelte';
   import { toast } from './lib/toast.svelte';
 
-  let brand = $state<{ name: string; logo_url: string | null }>({ name: 'ScopeNet', logo_url: null });
+  let brand = $state<{ name: string; logo_url: string | null }>({ name: 'SCOPENET', logo_url: null });
   let checking = $state(!!session.token);
 
   $effect(() => {
@@ -75,6 +75,6 @@
   .shell { display: flex; min-height: 100vh; }
   main { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
   .boot { height: 100vh; display: grid; place-items: center; }
-  .pulse { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); animation: pulse 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
+  .pulse { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid var(--surface-3); border-top-color: var(--accent); animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite; }
   @keyframes pulse { from { transform: scale(0.85); opacity: 0.6; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }
 </style>
diff --git a/panel/web/src/app.css b/panel/web/src/app.css
index ab3620f..59bc7dc 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/app.css
+++ b/panel/web/src/app.css
@@ -1,24 +1,24 @@
 :root {
-  --bg: #090a12;
-  --bg-2: #0e1019;
-  --surface: #12141f;
-  --surface-2: #181b29;
-  --surface-3: #20243a;
+  --bg: #0d0e12;
+  --bg-2: #111217;
+  --surface: #16181e;
+  --surface-2: #1c1e25;
+  --surface-3: #25272f;
   --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
-  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
-  --text: #eef0ff;
-  --text-2: #b7bbdb;
-  --muted: #7d82a8;
-  --accent: #8b6cff;
-  --accent-2: #22d3ee;
-  --accent-soft: rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.14);
-  --good: #34d399;
-  --warn: #fbbf24;
-  --bad: #f43f5e;
-  --radius: 14px;
-  --radius-sm: 9px;
-  --shadow: 0 20px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
-  --font: 'Outfit Variable', system-ui, sans-serif;
+  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
+  --text: #ecedf1;
+  --text-2: #b4b7c0;
+  --muted: #8b8f9a;
+  --accent: #6d6af5;
+  --accent-2: #8b88f8;
+  --accent-soft: rgba(109, 106, 245, 0.14);
+  --good: #3fb97c;
+  --warn: #e2a336;
+  --bad: #e5484d;
+  --radius: 10px;
+  --radius-sm: 7px;
+  --shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+  --font: 'Inter Variable', system-ui, sans-serif;
   --mono: 'JetBrains Mono Variable', ui-monospace, monospace;
   color-scheme: dark;
 }
@@ -34,17 +34,11 @@ body {
   background: var(--bg);
   color: var(--text);
   font-family: var(--font);
-  font-size: 15px;
+  font-size: 14.5px;
   -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
 }
 
-body {
-  background:
-    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 110% -10%, rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.12), transparent 60%),
-    radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 110%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.07), transparent 60%),
-    var(--bg);
-  background-attachment: fixed;
-}
+body { background: var(--bg); }
 
 a {
   color: var(--accent-2);
@@ -53,11 +47,11 @@ a {
 
 h1, h2, h3, h4 {
   margin: 0;
-  font-weight: 650;
+  font-weight: 600;
   letter-spacing: -0.01em;
 }
 
-h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
+h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
 h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
 h3 { font-size: 1rem; }
 
@@ -69,7 +63,7 @@ code, .mono {
 }
 
 ::selection {
-  background: rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.4);
+  background: rgba(109, 106, 245, 0.4);
 }
 
 ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
@@ -109,20 +103,16 @@ code, .mono {
 .tiny { font-size: 0.75rem; }
 
 .card {
-  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01)), var(--surface);
+  background: var(--surface);
   border: 1px solid var(--line);
   border-radius: var(--radius);
   padding: 20px;
 }
 
 .card.hover {
-  transition: border-color 0.15s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
-}
-.card.hover:hover {
-  border-color: var(--line-strong);
-  transform: translateY(-2px);
-  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
+  transition: border-color 0.15s;
 }
+.card.hover:hover { border-color: var(--line-strong); }
 
 .section-title {
   display: flex;
@@ -151,29 +141,28 @@ button, .btn {
   align-items: center;
   justify-content: center;
   gap: 8px;
-  font-weight: 550;
-  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, transform 0.08s, box-shadow 0.15s, opacity 0.15s;
+  font-weight: 520;
+  transition: background 0.15s, border-color 0.15s, opacity 0.15s;
   white-space: nowrap;
 }
 button:hover { background: var(--surface-3); }
-button:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
 button:disabled { opacity: 0.5; cursor: not-allowed; }
 button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
   outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
   outline-offset: 2px;
 }
 
-button.primary {
-  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #6a4cf0);
+button.primary, a.btn.primary {
+  background: var(--accent);
   border-color: transparent;
-  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.8);
+  color: white;
 }
-button.primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }
+button.primary:hover, a.btn.primary:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 88%, white); }
 
 button.ghost { background: transparent; border-color: transparent; color: var(--text-2); }
 button.ghost:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); color: var(--text); }
-button.danger { color: #ff8a9e; border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3); background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.08); }
-button.danger:hover { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.16); }
+button.danger { color: #f2999c; border-color: rgba(229, 72, 77, 0.3); background: rgba(229, 72, 77, 0.08); }
+button.danger:hover { background: rgba(229, 72, 77, 0.15); }
 button.icon { padding: 8px; }
 button.sm { padding: 6px 11px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
 
@@ -194,7 +183,10 @@ select { appearance: none; background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent
 input[type='color'] { padding: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; }
 input[type='color']::-webkit-color-swatch-wrapper { padding: 0; }
 input[type='color']::-webkit-color-swatch { border: none; }
-input[type='range'] { padding: 0; accent-color: var(--accent); border: none; background: transparent; }
+input[type='range'] { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; padding: 0; height: 18px; border: none; background: transparent; cursor: pointer; }
+input[type='range']::-webkit-slider-runnable-track { height: 4px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--surface-3); }
+input[type='range']::-webkit-slider-thumb { -webkit-appearance: none; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-top: -5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--text); border: 3px solid var(--accent); }
+input[type='range']:hover, input[type='range']:focus { background: transparent; }
 input[type='checkbox'] { width: auto; accent-color: var(--accent); }
 
 label.field {
@@ -212,15 +204,15 @@ label.field .help { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.78rem; }
   align-items: center;
   gap: 5px;
   padding: 3px 9px;
-  border-radius: 999px;
+  border-radius: 5px;
   font-size: 0.75rem;
-  font-weight: 600;
+  font-weight: 520;
   background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
   color: var(--text-2);
   border: 1px solid var(--line);
   white-space: nowrap;
 }
-.badge.accent { background: var(--accent-soft); color: #c4b5ff; border-color: rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.3); }
+.badge.accent { background: var(--accent-soft); color: #b9b7fb; border-color: rgba(109, 106, 245, 0.28); }
 .badge.good { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12); color: #6ee7b7; border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25); }
 .badge.warn { background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.12); color: #fcd34d; border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.25); }
 .badge.bad { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12); color: #fda4af; border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25); }
@@ -241,7 +233,7 @@ label.field .help { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.78rem; }
   color: var(--muted);
   font-size: 0.88rem;
 }
-.segmented button.active { background: var(--surface-3); color: var(--text); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); }
+.segmented button.active { background: var(--surface-3); color: var(--text); }
 
 .tabs {
   display: flex;
@@ -271,8 +263,6 @@ table.table {
   color: var(--muted);
   font-weight: 500;
   font-size: 0.78rem;
-  text-transform: uppercase;
-  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
   padding: 10px 14px;
   border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
 }
@@ -304,7 +294,7 @@ table.table {
 .spin { animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite; }
 
 @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
-@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
+@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
 
 @media (max-width: 900px) {
   .page { padding: 20px 16px 48px; }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/components/BarChart.svelte b/panel/web/src/components/BarChart.svelte
index c3abb3b..038541f 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/components/BarChart.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/components/BarChart.svelte
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
   svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: visible; }
   .grid { stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); stroke-width: 1; }
   .tick { fill: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; font-family: var(--font); }
-  .bar { fill: #8b6cff; transition: opacity 0.15s; }
+  .bar { fill: #6d6af5; transition: opacity 0.15s; }
   .bar.dim { opacity: 0.4; }
   .tip {
     position: absolute; transform: translate(-50%, calc(-100% - 10px)); pointer-events: none; background: var(--surface-3);
diff --git a/panel/web/src/components/LauncherPreview.svelte b/panel/web/src/components/LauncherPreview.svelte
index bfa00dc..8613e46 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/components/LauncherPreview.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/components/LauncherPreview.svelte
@@ -1,26 +1,22 @@
 <script lang="ts">
   // A scaled-down replica of the launcher's home screen, driven by the
   // branding being edited, so admins see changes instantly.
-  import { Play, Settings, Newspaper, Wifi } from '@lucide/svelte';
+  import { Play, Settings } from '@lucide/svelte';
   import type { Branding } from '../lib/types';
 
   let { b, instanceName = 'Survival SMP' }: { b: Branding; instanceName?: string } = $props();
 
-  const fontFamily = $derived(`'${b.font}', 'Outfit Variable', sans-serif`);
-  const bgStyle = $derived(
-    b.background.kind === 'image' && b.background.url
-      ? `url("${b.background.url}") center/cover`
-      : `radial-gradient(120% 80% at 80% 0%, ${b.colors.accent}55, transparent 60%), radial-gradient(90% 70% at 0% 100%, ${b.colors.accent_2}33, transparent 60%), ${b.colors.background}`,
-  );
+  const fontFamily = $derived(`'${b.font} Variable', '${b.font}', 'Inter Variable', sans-serif`);
+  const media = $derived(b.background.kind !== 'gradient' && b.background.url ? b.background.url : null);
   const news = $derived(b.news.slice(0, 2));
+  const surf = $derived(b.glass && media ? `color-mix(in srgb, ${b.colors.surface} 75%, transparent)` : b.colors.surface);
 </script>
 
 <div
   class="frame"
   style:--acc={b.colors.accent}
-  style:--acc2={b.colors.accent_2}
   style:--bg={b.colors.background}
-  style:--surf={b.colors.surface}
+  style:--surf={surf}
   style:--txt={b.colors.text}
   style:--mut={b.colors.muted}
   style:--ok={b.colors.success}
@@ -28,109 +24,99 @@
   style:font-family={fontFamily}
 >
   <div class="inner">
-  <div class="bg" style:background={bgStyle} style:filter="blur({b.background.blur * 0.5}px)">
-    {#if b.background.kind === 'video' && b.background.url}
-      <!-- svelte-ignore a11y_media_has_caption -->
-      <video src={b.background.url} autoplay muted loop playsinline></video>
+    {#if media}
+      <div class="bg" style:filter="blur({b.background.blur * 0.5}px)">
+        {#if b.background.kind === 'video'}
+          <!-- svelte-ignore a11y_media_has_caption -->
+          <video src={media} autoplay muted loop playsinline></video>
+        {:else}
+          <div class="img" style:background-image="url(&quot;{media}&quot;)"></div>
+        {/if}
+      </div>
+      <div class="dim" style:--d={b.background.dim / 100}></div>
     {/if}
-  </div>
-  <div class="dim" style:opacity={b.background.dim / 100}></div>
 
-  <div class="titlebar">
-    {#if b.logo_url}<img src={b.logo_url} alt="" />{:else}<span class="dot"></span>{/if}
-    <span>{b.name}</span>
-    <span class="spacer"></span>
-    <i></i><i></i><i class="x"></i>
-  </div>
-
-  <div class="rail" class:glass={b.glass}>
-    <span class="inst active">{instanceName.slice(0, 1)}</span>
-    <span class="inst">C</span>
-    <span class="inst">V</span>
-    <span class="spacer"></span>
-    <Settings size={11} />
-    <span class="avatar"></span>
-  </div>
-
-  <div class="main">
-    <div class="hero">
-      <div class="chips"><span>1.21.1</span><span>Fabric</span></div>
-      <h1>{instanceName}</h1>
-      <p>{b.tagline}</p>
+    <div class="titlebar">
+      {#if b.logo_url}<img src={b.logo_url} alt="" />{:else}<span class="mark"></span>{/if}
+      <span>{b.name}</span>
     </div>
-    <div class="bottom">
-      <button class="play"><Play size={11} fill="currentColor" /> PLAY</button>
-      {#if b.features.server_status}
-        <span class="status" class:glass={b.glass}><Wifi size={9} /> <b>42</b>/100 online</span>
+
+    <div class="rail">
+      <span class="inst active">{instanceName.slice(0, 2).toUpperCase()}</span>
+      <span class="inst">CB</span>
+      <span class="inst">CA</span>
+      <span class="spacer"></span>
+      <Settings size={10} />
+      <span class="avatar"></span>
+    </div>
+
+    <div class="main">
+      <div class="hero">
+        <div class="chips"><span>1.21.1</span><span>Fabric</span></div>
+        <h1>{instanceName}</h1>
+        <p>{b.tagline}</p>
+        <div class="row">
+          <span class="play"><Play size={9} fill="currentColor" /> Play</span>
+          {#if b.features.server_status}<span class="status"><i></i> 42/100 online</span>{/if}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+      {#if b.features.news && news.length}
+        <div class="news">
+          <span class="news-h">News</span>
+          {#each news as n}
+            <div class="card">
+              {#if n.image_url}<img src={n.image_url} alt="" />{/if}
+              <div>
+                {#if n.tag}<em>{n.tag}</em>{/if}
+                <strong>{n.title || 'Untitled'}</strong>
+                <small>{n.body}</small>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          {/each}
+        </div>
       {/if}
     </div>
-    {#if b.features.news && news.length}
-      <div class="news">
-        <span class="news-h"><Newspaper size={9} /> News</span>
-        {#each news as n}
-          <div class="card" class:glass={b.glass}>
-            {#if n.image_url}<img src={n.image_url} alt="" />{/if}
-            <div>
-              {#if n.tag}<em>{n.tag}</em>{/if}
-              <strong>{n.title || 'Untitled'}</strong>
-              <small>{n.body}</small>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-        {/each}
-      </div>
-    {/if}
-  </div>
   </div>
 </div>
 
 <style>
   .frame {
-    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1100 / 680; width: 100%; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; color: var(--txt);
-    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
-    container-type: inline-size;
+    position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1120 / 700; width: 100%; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; color: var(--txt);
+    background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); container-type: inline-size;
   }
   /* cqw must be used inside the container, not on it */
-  .inner { position: absolute; inset: 0; font-size: 1.85cqw; }
-  .bg { position: absolute; inset: -10px; }
-  .bg video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
-  .dim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, transparent 70%), linear-gradient(0deg, var(--bg), transparent 50%); }
-  .titlebar { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 6%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2%; padding: 0 1.5%; font-size: 0.75em; font-weight: 600; z-index: 2; }
+  .inner { position: absolute; inset: 0; font-size: 1.75cqw; }
+  .bg { position: absolute; inset: -8px; }
+  .bg video, .img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
+  .dim { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--d) * 100%), transparent) 55%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) calc(var(--d) * 70%), transparent) 100%); }
+  .titlebar { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5.6%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6em; padding: 0 1.3%; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 650; letter-spacing: 0.08em; z-index: 2; }
   .titlebar img { height: 60%; border-radius: 3px; }
-  .dot { width: 1.4%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 30%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--acc), var(--acc2)); }
-  .titlebar i { width: 1%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--mut); opacity: 0.5; }
-  .titlebar i.x { background: #f43f5e; opacity: 0.8; }
-  .spacer { flex: 1; }
+  .mark { width: 0.9em; height: 0.9em; border-radius: 50%; border: 0.15em solid var(--acc); box-sizing: border-box; }
   .rail {
-    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 6%; bottom: 0; width: 7%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
-    gap: 2.2%; padding: 1.5% 0; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 85%, transparent); z-index: 2; color: var(--mut);
-    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
+    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 5.6%; bottom: 0; width: 6.2%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.6em; padding: 0.9em 0; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); z-index: 2; color: var(--mut);
+    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 70%, transparent);
   }
-  .rail.glass { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 55%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
-  .inst { width: 62%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--surf); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1em; color: var(--txt); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
-  .inst.active { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--acc), var(--acc2)); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--bg), 0 0 0 3.5px var(--acc); }
-  .avatar { width: 50%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 30%; background: linear-gradient(#6b4f2a 40%, #c9956b 40%); margin-top: 6%; }
-  .main { position: absolute; left: 7%; top: 6%; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 4% 4.5%; z-index: 1; }
-  .hero h1 { font-size: 3.6em; line-height: 1; margin: 0.25em 0 0.2em; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 800; }
-  .hero p { color: var(--mut); font-size: 1.1em; max-width: 50%; }
-  .chips { display: flex; gap: 0.5em; }
-  .chips span { font-size: 0.7em; padding: 0.25em 0.8em; border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); font-weight: 600; }
-  .bottom { position: absolute; left: 4.5%; bottom: 7%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2em; }
-  .play {
-    all: unset; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6em; padding: 0.9em 2.6em; border-radius: var(--r); font-weight: 800;
-    font-size: 1.25em; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: white; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--acc), var(--acc2));
-    box-shadow: 0 0.6em 2em -0.5em var(--acc);
-  }
-  .status { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; font-size: 0.8em; padding: 0.5em 0.9em; border-radius: 99px; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 85%, transparent); color: var(--mut); }
-  .status.glass { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 50%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
-  .status :global(svg) { color: var(--ok); }
-  .status b { color: var(--txt); }
-  .news { position: absolute; right: 3.5%; top: 6%; width: 30%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7em; }
-  .news-h { font-size: 0.75em; color: var(--mut); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; font-weight: 700; }
-  .card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 90%, transparent); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); }
-  .card.glass { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surf) 55%, transparent); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
+  .inst { width: 64%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: var(--r); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.75em; color: var(--mut); }
+  .inst.active { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--acc) 18%, transparent); color: var(--txt); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--acc) 55%, transparent); }
+  .spacer { flex: 1; }
+  .avatar { width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 25%; background: #3fb97c; }
+  .main { position: absolute; left: 6.2%; top: 5.6%; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 4% 4%; z-index: 1; display: flex; gap: 6%; }
+  .hero { flex: 1; align-self: flex-end; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6em; }
+  .hero h1 { font-size: 3.1em; line-height: 1.05; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.025em; font-weight: 700; }
+  .hero p { color: var(--mut); font-size: 0.95em; margin: 0; }
+  .chips { display: flex; gap: 0.4em; }
+  .chips span { font-size: 0.7em; padding: 0.2em 0.55em; border-radius: 0.3em; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); }
+  .row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8em; margin-top: 0.8em; }
+  .play { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5em; padding: 0.85em 2.2em; border-radius: var(--r); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1em; color: white; background: var(--acc); }
+  .status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4em; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 0.7em 0.9em; border-radius: var(--r); background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); color: var(--mut); }
+  .status i { width: 0.45em; height: 0.45em; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ok); }
+  .news { width: 30%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6em; }
+  .news-h { font-size: 0.72em; color: var(--mut); }
+  .card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; background: var(--surf); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); }
   .card img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/7; object-fit: cover; }
-  .card div { padding: 0.7em 0.9em; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2em; }
-  .card em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.6em; color: var(--acc); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
-  .card strong { font-size: 0.9em; }
-  .card small { font-size: 0.7em; color: var(--mut); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
+  .card div { padding: 0.7em 0.8em; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25em; }
+  .card em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.65em; color: var(--acc); font-weight: 560; }
+  .card strong { font-size: 0.85em; font-weight: 600; }
+  .card small { font-size: 0.68em; color: var(--mut); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
 </style>
diff --git a/panel/web/src/components/Modal.svelte b/panel/web/src/components/Modal.svelte
index 1952d2f..8882f45 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/components/Modal.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/components/Modal.svelte
@@ -28,17 +28,17 @@
 
 <style>
   .backdrop {
-    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(4, 5, 10, 0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
+    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(5, 6, 9, 0.7);
     display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 50; padding: 20px; animation: fade 0.15s ease;
   }
   .modal {
     width: 100%; max-height: calc(100vh - 40px); overflow: auto; background: var(--surface);
-    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 40px 100px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
+    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow);
     animation: rise 0.2s ease;
   }
   header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px 20px 0; }
   .body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
   footer { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
   @keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; } }
-  @keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98); } }
+  @keyframes rise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); } }
 </style>
diff --git a/panel/web/src/components/Sidebar.svelte b/panel/web/src/components/Sidebar.svelte
index c6a4613..3b3a7ad 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/components/Sidebar.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/components/Sidebar.svelte
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   import { logout, session } from '../lib/session.svelte';
   import Avatar from './Avatar.svelte';
 
-  let { brandName = 'ScopeNet', logo = null }: { brandName?: string; logo?: string | null } = $props();
+  let { brandName = 'SCOPENET', logo = null }: { brandName?: string; logo?: string | null } = $props();
 
   const items = [
     { id: 'dashboard', label: 'Dashboard', icon: LayoutDashboard },
@@ -54,12 +54,12 @@
 <style>
   aside {
     position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh; width: 248px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
-    padding: 20px 14px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); background: rgba(9, 10, 18, 0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
+    padding: 20px 14px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--bg-2);
   }
   .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 4px 8px 24px; }
-  .brand img { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 11px; object-fit: cover; }
+  .brand img { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: cover; }
   .brand div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
-  .brand strong { font-size: 1.05rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
+  .brand strong { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
   .brand span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
   nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
   nav a {
@@ -67,12 +67,12 @@
     font-weight: 500; transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s; position: relative;
   }
   nav a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); color: var(--text); }
-  nav a.active { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--text); }
+  nav a.active { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); color: var(--text); }
   nav a.active::before {
     content: ''; position: absolute; left: -14px; top: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 3px; border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
-    background: linear-gradient(var(--accent), var(--accent-2));
+    background: var(--accent);
   }
-  nav a.active :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
+  nav a.active :global(svg) { color: var(--text); }
   .docs { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 10px 12px; }
   .docs:hover { color: var(--text); }
   .me { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/components/Toasts.svelte b/panel/web/src/components/Toasts.svelte
index d0e7fb1..18be5ff 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/components/Toasts.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/components/Toasts.svelte
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
   .toasts { position: fixed; right: 20px; bottom: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; z-index: 100; max-width: 420px; }
   .toast {
     display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 10px 10px 14px; border-radius: 12px;
-    background: rgba(24, 27, 41, 0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
+    background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
     box-shadow: var(--shadow); animation: pop 0.2s ease; font-size: 0.9rem;
   }
   .toast span { flex: 1; }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/pages/Branding.svelte b/panel/web/src/pages/Branding.svelte
index 8c31b5c..6117470 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/pages/Branding.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/pages/Branding.svelte
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
   }
 
   const presets = [
+    { name: 'SCOPENET', c: { accent: '#6d6af5', accent_2: '#8b88f8', background: '#0d0e12', surface: '#16181e', text: '#ecedf1', muted: '#8b8f9a' } },
     { name: 'Nebula', c: { accent: '#7c5cff', accent_2: '#22d3ee', background: '#0b0d17', surface: '#141828', text: '#eef0ff', muted: '#8b90b3' } },
     { name: 'Creeper', c: { accent: '#22c55e', accent_2: '#a3e635', background: '#07110b', surface: '#0f1d15', text: '#ecfdf3', muted: '#86a893' } },
     { name: 'Nether', c: { accent: '#f97316', accent_2: '#ef4444', background: '#130806', surface: '#22100c', text: '#fff1eb', muted: '#b48a7e' } },
@@ -116,15 +117,14 @@
             <div class="presets">
               {#each presets as p}
                 <button class="preset" onclick={() => applyPreset(p)} title={p.name}>
-                  <span class="sw" style:background="linear-gradient(135deg, {p.c.accent}, {p.c.accent_2})"></span>
-                  <span class="sw2" style:background={p.c.background}></span>
+                  <span class="sw" style:background={p.c.background}><i style:background={p.c.accent}></i><i style:background={p.c.surface}></i></span>
                   <span>{p.name}</span>
                 </button>
               {/each}
             </div>
             <div class="colors">
               <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.accent} label="Accent" />
-              <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.accent_2} label="Accent 2 (gradient)" />
+              <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.accent_2} label="Accent 2" />
               <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.background} label="Background" />
               <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.surface} label="Surface" />
               <ColorInput bind:value={b.colors.text} label="Text" />
@@ -137,14 +137,14 @@
           <div class="card col">
             <div class="segmented">
               {#each ['gradient', 'image', 'video'] as k}
-                <button class:active={b.background.kind === k} onclick={() => b && (b.background.kind = k as Branding['background']['kind'])}>{k[0].toUpperCase() + k.slice(1)}</button>
+                <button class:active={b.background.kind === k} onclick={() => b && (b.background.kind = k as Branding['background']['kind'])}>{k === 'gradient' ? 'Solid colour' : k[0].toUpperCase() + k.slice(1)}</button>
               {/each}
             </div>
             {#if b.background.kind !== 'gradient'}
               <ImageInput bind:value={b.background.url} label={b.background.kind === 'video' ? 'Video (mp4/webm)' : 'Image'} video={b.background.kind === 'video'}
                 help={b.background.kind === 'video' ? 'Keep it short and under ~10 MB. Players can turn video off to save resources.' : 'At least 1600×900 looks sharp.'} />
             {:else}
-              <p class="muted small">An animated gradient built from your accent colours. The lightest option on player PCs.</p>
+              <p class="muted small">A plain background in your background colour. Clean, and the lightest option on player PCs.</p>
             {/if}
             <label class="field"><span class="row">Blur <span class="spacer"></span>{b.background.blur}px</span><input type="range" min="0" max="30" bind:value={b.background.blur} /></label>
             <label class="field"><span class="row">Darken <span class="spacer"></span>{b.background.dim}%</span><input type="range" min="0" max="90" bind:value={b.background.dim} /></label>
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
               </div>
             </div>
             <label class="field"><span class="row">Corner radius <span class="spacer"></span>{b.radius}px</span><input type="range" min="0" max="28" bind:value={b.radius} /></label>
-            <Toggle bind:checked={b.glass} label="Frosted glass" help="Blurred translucent panels. Turn off for very old graphics cards." />
+            <Toggle bind:checked={b.glass} label="Frosted glass" help="Translucent, blurred panels over image/video backgrounds. Off keeps panels solid." />
           </div>
         {:else if section === 'news'}
           <div class="col">
@@ -236,8 +236,8 @@
   .lbl { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-2); font-weight: 500; }
   .presets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(100px, 1fr)); gap: 8px; }
   .preset { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; padding: 10px; background: var(--bg-2); font-size: 0.8rem; position: relative; }
-  .sw { width: 100%; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; }
-  .sw2 { position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 16px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
+  .sw { width: 100%; height: 28px; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; padding: 0 6px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
+  .sw i { width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 4px; }
   .colors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
   .fonts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8px; }
   .font { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; padding: 12px 14px; background: var(--bg-2); font-weight: 400; }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/pages/Dashboard.svelte b/panel/web/src/pages/Dashboard.svelte
index 8ec6d3f..701fe70 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/pages/Dashboard.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/pages/Dashboard.svelte
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
   const total = $derived(stats ? stats.launches.reduce((a: number, d: any) => a + d.launches, 0) : 0);
 
   const steps = $derived([
-    { done: !!branding && (branding.name !== 'ScopeNet' || branding.logo_url), label: 'Make the launcher yours', href: '#/branding', icon: Palette },
+    { done: !!branding && (branding.name !== 'SCOPENET' || branding.logo_url), label: 'Make the launcher yours', href: '#/branding', icon: Palette },
     { done: instances.length > 0, label: 'Create your first instance', href: '#/instances', icon: Boxes },
     { done: !!stats?.launcher_download_url, label: 'Share the launcher download link', href: '#/settings', icon: Download },
     { done: total > 0, label: 'Launch the game once', href: '#/instances', icon: Rocket },
@@ -121,9 +121,9 @@
   .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; color: var(--text); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
   .stat .icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 10px; }
-  .stat .value { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
+  .stat .value { font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
   .stat .label { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.85rem; }
-  .accent .icon { background: var(--accent-soft); color: #b8a6ff; }
+  .accent .icon { background: var(--accent-soft); color: #b9b7fb; }
   .cyan .icon { background: rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.12); color: #67e8f9; }
   .warn .icon { background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.12); color: #fcd34d; }
   .green .icon { background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12); color: #6ee7b7; }
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@
   .top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr 40px; gap: 12px; align-items: center; font-size: 0.9rem; }
   .top .name { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
   .meter { height: 8px; background: var(--bg-2); border-radius: 99px; overflow: hidden; }
-  .meter span { display: block; height: 100%; background: #8b6cff; border-radius: 99px; }
+  .meter span { display: block; height: 100%; background: #6d6af5; border-radius: 99px; }
   .num { text-align: right; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; color: var(--text-2); }
   .activity { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
   .activity > span:nth-child(2) { flex: 1; }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/pages/InstanceEditor.svelte b/panel/web/src/pages/InstanceEditor.svelte
index 4ae5b37..86076d5 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/pages/InstanceEditor.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/pages/InstanceEditor.svelte
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@
         <div class="row"><Server size={20} /><h3>Built-in server</h3></div>
         <p class="muted small">Adds your server to the in-game multiplayer list and shows its live status in the launcher.</p>
         <div class="grid srv">
-          <label class="field">Display name<input bind:value={form.server.name} placeholder="ScopeNet SMP" /></label>
+          <label class="field">Display name<input bind:value={form.server.name} placeholder="SCOPENET SMP" /></label>
           <label class="field">Address<input bind:value={form.server.address} placeholder="play.example.net" /></label>
           <label class="field">Port<input type="number" min="1" max="65535" bind:value={form.server.port} /></label>
         </div>
@@ -549,12 +549,12 @@
   .chip.on { border-color: var(--c); background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c) 18%, transparent); }
   .savebar {
     position: fixed; bottom: 20px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(calc(-50% + 124px)); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
-    padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(24, 27, 41, 0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
+    padding: 10px 10px 10px 20px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--surface-2);
     border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); box-shadow: var(--shadow); z-index: 20; animation: up 0.2s ease;
   }
   @media (max-width: 900px) { .savebar { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
   @keyframes up { from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(calc(-50% + 124px), 10px); } }
-  .importing { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(4, 5, 10, 0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 60; }
+  .importing { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(5, 6, 9, 0.75); display: grid; place-items: center; z-index: 60; }
   .importing .card { align-items: center; text-align: center; max-width: 380px; padding: 32px; }
   .importing :global(svg) { color: var(--accent); }
 </style>
diff --git a/panel/web/src/pages/Instances.svelte b/panel/web/src/pages/Instances.svelte
index c46db82..4e347a7 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/pages/Instances.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/pages/Instances.svelte
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
   .inst { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; color: var(--text); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
   .inst.disabled { opacity: 0.6; }
   .banner {
-    height: 110px; background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 0%, rgba(139, 108, 255, 0.45), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(100% 100% at 0% 100%, rgba(34, 211, 238, 0.25), transparent 60%), var(--surface-2);
+    height: 96px; background: var(--surface-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
     background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative;
   }
   .badges { position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px; display: flex; gap: 6px; }
diff --git a/panel/web/src/pages/Login.svelte b/panel/web/src/pages/Login.svelte
index 5aebce4..9c64428 100644
--- a/panel/web/src/pages/Login.svelte
+++ b/panel/web/src/pages/Login.svelte
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@
 </script>
 
 <div class="wrap">
-  <div class="orb a"></div>
-  <div class="orb b"></div>
   <form class="card login" onsubmit={submit}>
     <img src={logo ?? '/favicon.svg'} alt="" class="logo" />
     <h1>{brandName}</h1>
@@ -45,13 +43,9 @@
 
 <style>
   .wrap { min-height: 100vh; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
-  .orb { position: absolute; width: 520px; height: 520px; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); opacity: 0.35; animation: drift 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
-  .orb.a { background: var(--accent); top: -160px; right: -120px; }
-  .orb.b { background: var(--accent-2); bottom: -200px; left: -160px; opacity: 0.2; animation-delay: -7s; }
-  @keyframes drift { to { transform: translate(-60px, 40px) scale(1.1); } }
-  .login { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding: 36px; position: relative; backdrop-filter: blur(20px); background: rgba(18, 20, 31, 0.8); box-shadow: var(--shadow); animation: fade-in 0.4s ease; }
-  .logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; object-fit: cover; }
-  h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
+  .login { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; padding: 32px; position: relative; animation: fade-in 0.3s ease; }
+  .logo { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; object-fit: cover; }
+  h1 { font-size: 1.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
   .muted { margin-top: -10px; }
   .big { padding: 12px; margin-top: 6px; }
   .error { background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3); color: #fda4af; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; }