diff --git a/public/chat.js b/public/chat.js
index c7b5044..3ed1290 100644
--- a/public/chat.js
+++ b/public/chat.js
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     {k:['cost','price','entry','how much','362','fee','pol needed','expensive'],
      a:()=>`Premium entry is <strong>${pol()} POL</strong> on Polygon Mainnet, plus a small extra POL balance for network gas. POL's dollar value changes with the market. Only ever use funds you can afford to lose.`},
     {k:['pol','polygon','network','chain','gas','matic','mainnet'],
-     a:()=>`The build runs on <strong>Polygon Mainnet</strong> (chain ID 137). POL is the network's native token — it pays for your Premium entry and for transaction gas. In MetaMask, make sure Polygon is the selected network before doing anything.`},
+     a:()=>`The build runs on <strong>Polygon Mainnet</strong> (chain ID 137). POL is the network's native token — it pays for your Premium entry AND for transaction "gas." Easiest way to think about gas: just like a car needs fuel to get from A to B, every blockchain transaction burns a tiny bit of POL to move. That's why you keep a little extra in the tank beyond your entry — a wallet that's bone-dry can't make the trip. In MetaMask, make sure Polygon is the selected network before doing anything.`},
     {k:['metamask','wallet','create wallet','install','set up wallet','setup wallet'],
      a:()=>`Install MetaMask only from the <a href="https://metamask.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official site</a> or your device's official app store, then create your wallet. <a href="/training">Video 2 in the training</a> walks through it step by step. Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase with anyone — not the team, not this site, not a "support agent".`},
     {k:['fund','funding','buy pol','get pol','deposit','exchange','transfer','send pol'],
diff --git a/public/join-now.js b/public/join-now.js
index ca346f6..79bb921 100644
--- a/public/join-now.js
+++ b/public/join-now.js
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
     var need=regValue();
     if(lastBal>=need){ box.style.display='none'; return; }
     var shortPol=Math.max(62,Math.ceil(Number(need-lastBal)/1e18)+5);
-    $('fundMsg').textContent='This wallet holds '+polStr(lastBal)+' POL; the Premium entry is '+polStr(need)+' POL plus a little gas. You can buy the remaining ~'+shortPol+' POL with a debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay — delivered straight to this wallet.';
+    $('fundMsg').textContent='This wallet holds '+polStr(lastBal)+' POL; the Premium entry is '+polStr(need)+' POL plus a little gas (like a car, every blockchain transaction burns a bit of fuel - keep some in the tank). You can buy the remaining ~'+shortPol+' POL with a debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay — delivered straight to this wallet.';
     box.dataset.pol=shortPol;
     box.style.display='block';
   }
diff --git a/public/start.html b/public/start.html
index 98e861c..007a13e 100644
--- a/public/start.html
+++ b/public/start.html
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 <div class="sponsor-grid"><aside class="sponsor-card"><span class="live-badge"><span class="dot"></span> Current team sponsor</span><div class="sponsor-id" id="sponsorId">—</div><div class="sponsor-name" id="sponsorName">Loading current placement…</div><div id="progressArea"><div style="display:flex;justify-content:space-between;color:var(--muted);font-size:13px"><span>Qualification progress</span><strong id="progressText">0 / 2</strong></div><div class="progress-line"><span id="progressBar" style="width:0%"></span></div></div><div class="facts"><div class="fact"><small>Program</small><strong>Premium</strong></div><div class="fact"><small>Entry</small><strong><span id="entryPol">362</span> POL</strong></div><div class="fact"><small>Network</small><strong>Polygon</strong></div><div class="fact"><small>Gas token</small><strong>POL</strong></div></div><a id="joinButton" class="btn btn-primary" style="width:100%" href="/join-now">Join With Current Sponsor →</a><button id="copyButton" class="btn btn-secondary" style="width:100%;margin-top:9px">Copy Sponsor ID</button><p class="micro" style="text-align:center;margin-top:9px">💳 No crypto yet? You can <a href="https://www.moonpay.com/buy/matic" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color:var(--teal)">buy POL with a card via MoonPay</a> — sent to your own wallet. How-to in <a href="/training" style="color:var(--teal)">the training</a>.</p><p class="micro" id="queueText" style="text-align:center"></p><a id="dappJoinLink" class="micro hidden" href="#" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:block;text-align:center;margin-top:4px">Prefer the official RM Circle dApp? Join there →</a></aside>
 <section><div class="callout" style="margin-bottom:16px"><strong>First time?</strong> <a href="/training" style="color:var(--teal)">Watch the four training videos</a> — how the build works, creating your MetaMask wallet, funding it, and buying your position.</div><div class="instruction-list"><article class="instruction"><div class="num">1</div><div><h3>Install or open a wallet</h3><p>Use <strong>MetaMask</strong> or <strong>Trust Wallet</strong> — only from the official website or your device's official app store. Never install a wallet from a link sent by a stranger.</p><div style="margin-top:10px"><a class="btn btn-secondary btn-sm" href="https://metamask.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Official MetaMask Site ↗</a></div></div></article>
 <article class="instruction"><div class="num">2</div><div><h3>Use Polygon Mainnet</h3><p>In MetaMask, select Polygon. Polygon Mainnet uses chain ID <strong>137</strong>, and POL is the native gas token.</p></div></article>
-<article class="instruction"><div class="num">3</div><div><h3>Fund your wallet with POL</h3><p>Premium entry is <strong><span id="entryPol2">362</span> POL</strong>. Keep a small additional POL balance available for network gas. POL's USD value changes with the market.</p></div></article>
+<article class="instruction"><div class="num">3</div><div><h3>Fund your wallet with POL</h3><p>Premium entry is <strong><span id="entryPol2">362</span> POL</strong>. Keep a small additional POL balance for network gas — think of it like a car: every transaction is a short trip, and each trip burns a little fuel. Keep something in the tank beyond your entry so your wallet can always make the drive. POL's USD value changes with the market.</p></div></article>
 <article class="instruction"><div class="num">4</div><div><h3>Tap "Join With Current Sponsor" and connect your wallet</h3><p>Open the join page from the button above, then connect <strong>MetaMask</strong> or <strong>Trust Wallet</strong> on Polygon. Your team placement (sponsor <strong>ID <span id="sponsorIdInline">—</span></strong>) is assigned <strong>automatically</strong> — nothing to copy or paste.</p></div></article>
 <article class="instruction"><div class="num">5</div><div><h3>Review the amount and sign — you're placed instantly</h3><p>Your wallet shows the exact POL entry. Read the transaction before signing; your position is created on-chain in that same transaction. Never share your Secret Recovery Phrase or seed words with anyone — no site, sponsor, or "support" will ever need it.</p></div></article>
 <article class="instruction" style="border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(243,190,67,.05)"><div class="num" style="background:var(--gold);color:#071421;border-color:var(--gold)">6</div><div><h3>You're in — let the team know</h3><p>The moment it confirms, you're taken straight to your live position dashboard showing your <strong>new member ID</strong>. Introduce yourself so the team knows you're in and can help you get your 2 — enter your new ID and your name or handle below.</p><form id="idSubmitForm" style="display:grid;gap:8px;margin-top:12px"><input name="newId" class="input" inputmode="numeric" pattern="[0-9]{1,10}" maxlength="10" placeholder="Your NEW RM Circle ID (numbers only)" required><input name="memberName" class="input" maxlength="60" placeholder="Your name or Telegram @handle (so the team can reach you)" required><button class="btn btn-primary">Submit My ID →</button></form><div id="idSubmitMsg" style="margin-top:10px;font-size:14px"></div></div></article></div>
diff --git a/public/training.html b/public/training.html
index 58c1fd0..d5fb503 100644
--- a/public/training.html
+++ b/public/training.html
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 <div class="video-card" style="max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 26px"><div style="padding:6px 6px 0"><div class="eyebrow">Video 3 · 3 min</div><h2 style="margin:6px 0 6px">Funding your wallet</h2><p style="color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px">Get POL onto Polygon Mainnet — enough for the 362 POL Premium entry plus a little extra for gas.</p></div><video class="video-frame" style="display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9" controls preload="metadata" poster="/training/funding_your_wallet_poster.jpg" src="/training/funding_your_wallet.mp4"></video></div>
 
-<div class="callout" style="max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 26px"><strong>💳 Brand new to crypto? You can buy POL with a card.</strong> If you don't have crypto anywhere yet, the simplest path is <a href="https://www.moonpay.com/buy/matic" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">MoonPay</a> — buy with a debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Three things to get right: choose <strong>POL on the Polygon network</strong> (MoonPay may show POL's old name, <em>MATIC</em> — same token), paste <strong>your own wallet address</strong> from Video 2 as the destination, and buy about <strong>385 POL</strong> (the 362 entry plus a little gas). The crypto is delivered straight to your wallet — this site never touches your money. MoonPay handles ID verification and charges its own card fee (~4.5%); a first purchase can take a few minutes to arrive. The join page will also offer this automatically if your connected wallet is short.</div>
+<div class="callout" style="max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 26px"><strong>💳 Brand new to crypto? You can buy POL with a card.</strong> If you don't have crypto anywhere yet, the simplest path is <a href="https://www.moonpay.com/buy/matic" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">MoonPay</a> — buy with a debit/credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Three things to get right: choose <strong>POL on the Polygon network</strong> (MoonPay may show POL's old name, <em>MATIC</em> — same token), paste <strong>your own wallet address</strong> from Video 2 as the destination, and buy about <strong>385 POL</strong> (the 362 entry plus a little gas). Why the extra? Think of it like a car: the blockchain is the road and POL is also the fuel — every transaction burns a tiny bit of "gas" to move, so you keep a little in the tank beyond your entry. A wallet with an empty tank can't go anywhere. The crypto is delivered straight to your wallet — this site never touches your money. MoonPay handles ID verification and charges its own card fee (~4.5%); a first purchase can take a few minutes to arrive. The join page will also offer this automatically if your connected wallet is short.</div>
 
 <div class="video-card" style="max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 26px"><div style="padding:6px 6px 0"><div class="eyebrow">Video 4 · 4 min · the new way to join</div><h2 style="margin:6px 0 6px">Joining right on the site — connect wallet &amp; buy your position</h2><p style="color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px">The whole join process, start to finish: open your invite link (or <a href="/start" style="color:var(--teal)">the start page</a>), connect your wallet, and buy your Premium position in one guided flow — the sponsor ID is filled in for you automatically.</p></div><video class="video-frame" style="display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/9" controls preload="metadata" poster="/training/new_integrated_join_process_poster.jpg" src="/training/new_integrated_join_process.mp4"></video></div>
 
diff --git a/server.js b/server.js
index d2bad5d..c2bc995 100644
--- a/server.js
+++ b/server.js
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ FACTS:
 - Site pages: https://rmcircle.team/ (strategy overview + roadmap + live team stats), https://rmcircle.team/start (current sponsor + join steps), https://rmcircle.team/training (7 videos — team overview, wallet setup, funding, the new connect-wallet join flow on the site, the dApp backup method, how payments work, and a full 14-min Member Dashboard walkthrough — + spillover article), https://rmcircle.team/how-pay-works (the two income streams shown as a pay-flow diagram + Premium/Standard tier comparison), https://rmcircle.team/contract (plain-language security review of the verified smart contract — code can't change, no pooled funds, locked rules, honest list of operator powers), https://rmcircle.team/fast-start (printable 48-Hour Fast Start checklist — personalized with the member's invite link and a scannable QR code when opened from their dashboard; prints clean black-on-white, and prints in whatever language the member selected with the 🌐 button), https://rmcircle.team/my (member dashboard — its "Your team" panel opens with an organization bar: total members in your org, generations deep, qualified count below you, POL earned below you, and its approximate USD value at an hourly-cached POL price; the matrix under it drills leg by leg), https://rmcircle.team/tools (for existing team members who want to promote — share-ready promo videos (including the “$27” curiosity hook video — 25 ways people burn $27 with nothing to show for it, then the side-hustle flip; it deliberately shows no URL so the poster's invite link in the caption/description carries the credit, and matching $27-angle post copy sits in the Social posts section), copy-paste social posts, short/long email swipes, a downloadable banner kit in every standard size, and an Official RM Circle Media library (13 vertical social videos + 15 graphics from the creators — pair them with your own invite link in the caption); open it from the gold Promo Tools button on your dashboard and every post/swipe arrives pre-personalized with YOUR invite link; to write promos in their own voice, mybrandedvoice.com), https://rmcircle.team/disclaimer (affiliate/earnings/risk disclosures).
 - UPGRADING FROM THE DASHBOARD: a qualified member can upgrade their level directly on their dashboard (rmcircle.team/my/<id>) — an "Upgrade" card appears with the exact next-level cost read live from the contract; they connect the wallet that OWNS the position, confirm one transaction, done. The site never touches the funds (wallet pays the contract directly). If the wallet doesn't cover the cost, the card offers the MoonPay card-buy option. On phones, open the page inside the wallet app's browser.
 - MESSAGES (on-site, wallet-verified): every member dashboard has a Messages panel — sign in once with the wallet that owns your position (a free signature, cannot move funds), then message your upline or anyone in your own team, or broadcast to your whole team. Spam-proof by design: messaging only works along your own matrix lines, so strangers can't message you. Unread messages show as a bell on your dashboard. Members are told the team admin can review messages for abuse. No email address needed.
-- BUYING POL WITH A CARD (for people brand new to crypto): the site links to MoonPay (moonpay.com/buy/pol) on the training page, the start page, and automatically on the join page when a connected wallet's balance is short. Guidance to give: choose POL on the POLYGON network, send it to YOUR OWN wallet address, buy about entry + gas (~385 POL). MoonPay is an independent company (merchant of record) — it handles ID verification and charges its own card fee (~4.5%); this site never touches or holds anyone's money. First purchases can take a few minutes to arrive.
+- BUYING POL WITH A CARD (for people brand new to crypto): the site links to MoonPay (moonpay.com/buy/pol) on the training page, the start page, and automatically on the join page when a connected wallet's balance is short. Guidance to give: choose POL on the POLYGON network, send it to YOUR OWN wallet address, buy about entry + gas (~385 POL). When explaining gas, use the car analogy: just like a car needs fuel to get anywhere, every blockchain transaction burns a tiny bit of POL to move — keep a little in the tank beyond the entry, because a wallet with an empty tank cannot make the trip. MoonPay is an independent company (merchant of record) — it handles ID verification and charges its own card fee (~4.5%); this site never touches or holds anyone's money. First purchases can take a few minutes to arrive.
 - LANGUAGE: always reply in the language the member writes in — translate program terms naturally and keep level names (Scintilla, Ascensus, ...) as-is. Site pages have a floating 🌐 Translate button (bottom-left) that machine-translates any page and remembers the choice.
 - COACHING DOCTRINE (teach forward): whenever you give a member guidance about helping their team, frame it so they learn to run the same play for their own two — e.g. "do X, then show your two how to spot this on THEIR dashboard's Coach Your Team panel." The goal is never just fixing one member's next step; it is teaching people how to teach. Every member's dashboard has the same Coach Your Team panel, so the play duplicates at every depth.
 - Telegram group for live team help: ${c.telegramUrl || 'https://t.me/cryptoteambuild'}