diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 9d959e4..c406dba 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -30,6 +30,17 @@ services:
       - traefik-public
       - listmonk-internal
 
+  votc-sponsorship-staging:
+    build: ./staging/sponsorships
+    container_name: votc-sponsorship-staging
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    labels:
+      - "traefik.enable=true"
+      - "traefik.http.routers.votc-sponsorship-staging.rule=Host(`votc-sponsorship-staging.jeffemmett.com`)"
+      - "traefik.http.services.votc-sponsorship-staging.loadbalancer.server.port=80"
+    networks:
+      - traefik-public
+
   votc-db:
     image: postgres:16-alpine
     container_name: votc-db
diff --git a/sponsorships.html b/sponsorships.html
index 732eb45..a31c53c 100644
--- a/sponsorships.html
+++ b/sponsorships.html
@@ -17,11 +17,6 @@
             --color-accent: #000;
             --color-link: #000;
             --font-sans: 'Urbanist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
-            --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
-            --spacing-sm: 1rem;
-            --spacing-md: 2rem;
-            --spacing-lg: 4rem;
-            --max-width: 900px;
         }
 
         * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
@@ -32,6 +27,9 @@
             background: var(--color-bg);
             line-height: 1.6;
             font-size: 18px;
+            min-height: 100vh;
+            display: flex;
+            flex-direction: column;
         }
 
         .header {
@@ -41,9 +39,9 @@
         }
 
         .header-container {
-            max-width: var(--max-width);
+            max-width: 900px;
             margin: 0 auto;
-            padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
+            padding: 0 2rem;
             display: flex;
             justify-content: space-between;
             align-items: center;
@@ -61,9 +59,15 @@
         .header a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
 
         .content {
-            max-width: var(--max-width);
+            max-width: 900px;
             margin: 0 auto;
-            padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
+            padding: 4rem 2rem;
+            flex: 1;
+            display: flex;
+            flex-direction: column;
+            align-items: center;
+            justify-content: center;
+            text-align: center;
         }
 
         h1 {
@@ -71,146 +75,34 @@
             font-weight: 700;
             text-transform: uppercase;
             letter-spacing: 0.05em;
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
+            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
         }
 
         .subtitle {
             font-size: 1.2rem;
             color: var(--color-text-light);
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
         }
 
-        .intro {
+        .coming-soon {
             font-size: 1.1rem;
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
-            max-width: 700px;
-        }
-
-        .tiers {
-            display: grid;
-            gap: var(--spacing-md);
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
-        }
-
-        .tier {
-            border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
-            padding: var(--spacing-md);
-            transition: border-color 0.2s;
-        }
-
-        .tier:hover {
-            border-color: var(--color-accent);
-        }
-
-        .tier-header {
-            display: flex;
-            justify-content: space-between;
-            align-items: baseline;
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
-            flex-wrap: wrap;
-            gap: var(--spacing-xs);
-        }
-
-        .tier-name {
-            font-size: 1.3rem;
-            font-weight: 700;
-            text-transform: uppercase;
-            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
-        }
-
-        .tier-price {
-            font-size: 1.5rem;
-            font-weight: 700;
-        }
-
-        .tier-tagline {
-            font-style: italic;
             color: var(--color-text-light);
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+            max-width: 500px;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
         }
 
-        .tier ul {
-            list-style: none;
-            padding: 0;
-        }
-
-        .tier ul li {
-            padding: 0.3rem 0;
-            padding-left: 1.5rem;
-            position: relative;
+        .contact {
             font-size: 1rem;
         }
 
-        .tier ul li::before {
-            content: "—";
-            position: absolute;
-            left: 0;
-            color: var(--color-text-light);
-        }
-
-        .tier .highlight {
+        .contact a {
+            color: var(--color-link);
             font-weight: 600;
         }
 
-        h2 {
-            font-size: 1.5rem;
-            font-weight: 700;
-            text-transform: uppercase;
-            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
-        }
-
-        .alternatives {
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
-        }
-
-        .alternatives ul {
-            list-style: none;
-            padding: 0;
-        }
-
-        .alternatives ul li {
-            padding: 0.5rem 0;
-            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
-            font-size: 1rem;
-        }
-
-        .alternatives ul li strong {
-            display: inline;
-        }
-
-        .cta-block {
-            background: var(--color-accent);
-            color: var(--color-bg);
-            padding: var(--spacing-lg);
-            text-align: center;
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
-        }
-
-        .cta-block h2 {
-            color: var(--color-bg);
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
-        }
-
-        .cta-block p {
-            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
-            font-size: 1.1rem;
-        }
-
-        .cta-block a {
-            color: var(--color-bg);
-            text-decoration: underline;
-            font-weight: 600;
-            font-size: 1.2rem;
-        }
-
-        .cta-block a:hover {
-            text-decoration: none;
-        }
-
         .footer {
             border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
-            padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
+            padding: 2rem 0;
             text-align: center;
             color: var(--color-text-light);
             font-size: 14px;
@@ -222,13 +114,6 @@
         }
 
         .footer a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
-
-        @media (max-width: 600px) {
-            .content { padding: var(--spacing-md); }
-            .tier { padding: var(--spacing-sm); }
-            .tier-header { flex-direction: column; }
-            .cta-block { padding: var(--spacing-md); }
-        }
     </style>
 </head>
 <body>
@@ -242,85 +127,8 @@
     <div class="content">
         <h1>Sponsorships</h1>
         <p class="subtitle">Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2026 · Höllental, Austrian Alps</p>
-
-        <p class="intro">Valley of the Commons is a four-week pop-up village where commons practitioners, governance innovators, and housing co-op builders come together to prototype life beyond extractive systems. We're seeking partners who share this vision.</p>
-
-        <div class="tiers">
-            <div class="tier">
-                <div class="tier-header">
-                    <span class="tier-name">Mycelium Partner</span>
-                    <span class="tier-price">€10,000</span>
-                </div>
-                <p class="tier-tagline">Become part of the Valley ecosystem</p>
-                <ul>
-                    <li><span class="highlight">4 complimentary full passes</span> (4 weeks each — €4,800 value)</li>
-                    <li>60-minute sponsored session slot</li>
-                    <li>Private dinner with organizers and community leaders</li>
-                    <li>Logo on hero section, all pages, and signage</li>
-                    <li>Featured in opening and closing ceremonies</li>
-                    <li>Pre &amp; post-event spotlight</li>
-                </ul>
-            </div>
-
-            <div class="tier">
-                <div class="tier-header">
-                    <span class="tier-name">Spore Partner</span>
-                    <span class="tier-price">€5,000</span>
-                </div>
-                <p class="tier-tagline">Plant seeds for regenerative futures</p>
-                <ul>
-                    <li><span class="highlight">2 complimentary full passes</span> (€2,400 value)</li>
-                    <li>30-minute workshop slot</li>
-                    <li>Logo on sponsor section and signage</li>
-                    <li>Social media recognition</li>
-                </ul>
-            </div>
-
-            <div class="tier">
-                <div class="tier-header">
-                    <span class="tier-name">Symbiont Supporter</span>
-                    <span class="tier-price">€2,500</span>
-                </div>
-                <p class="tier-tagline">Support commons-building infrastructure</p>
-                <ul>
-                    <li><span class="highlight">1 complimentary full pass</span> (€1,200 value)</li>
-                    <li>Priority registration</li>
-                    <li>Logo on sponsor section</li>
-                    <li>Newsletter mention</li>
-                </ul>
-            </div>
-
-            <div class="tier">
-                <div class="tier-header">
-                    <span class="tier-name">Friend of the Commons</span>
-                    <span class="tier-price">€1,000</span>
-                </div>
-                <p class="tier-tagline">Show solidarity with the movement</p>
-                <ul>
-                    <li><span class="highlight">1 discounted pass</span> (50% off — €600 value)</li>
-                    <li>Name on supporters section</li>
-                    <li>Social media thank-you</li>
-                </ul>
-            </div>
-        </div>
-
-        <div class="alternatives">
-            <h2>Alternative Partnerships</h2>
-            <ul>
-                <li><strong>Theme / Week Sponsorship</strong> — Naming rights and session curation for a themed week</li>
-                <li><strong>Accommodation Sponsorship</strong> (€3,000–8,000) — Cover housing for participants who need support</li>
-                <li><strong>Meal Sponsorship</strong> (€2,000–6,000) — Sponsor shared meals for a week or the full event</li>
-                <li><strong>Documentation Sponsorship</strong> (~€2,000) — Support professional photography, videography, and summaries</li>
-                <li><strong>Travel Grants</strong> — Fund travel scholarships for underrepresented participants</li>
-                <li><strong>Technology Partnership</strong> — Provide tools, platforms, or fab lab equipment in-kind</li>
-            </ul>
-        </div>
-
-        <div class="cta-block">
-            <h2>Let's Talk</h2>
-            <p>We're seeking partners, not advertisers. If your organization is building toward commons-based, cooperative, regenerative futures — we want to collaborate.</p>
-            <a href="mailto:team@valleyofthecommons.com">team@valleyofthecommons.com</a>
-        </div>
+        <p class="coming-soon">Details coming soon. We're finalizing sponsorship packages for Valley of the Commons and will share more here shortly.</p>
+        <p class="contact">Interested? Reach out at <a href="mailto:team@valleyofthecommons.com">team@valleyofthecommons.com</a></p>
     </div>
 
     <footer class="footer">
diff --git a/staging/sponsorships/Dockerfile b/staging/sponsorships/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5ef646a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/staging/sponsorships/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+FROM nginx:alpine
+COPY index.html /usr/share/nginx/html/index.html
diff --git a/staging/sponsorships/index.html b/staging/sponsorships/index.html
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..732eb45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/staging/sponsorships/index.html
@@ -0,0 +1,330 @@
+<!DOCTYPE html>
+<html lang="en">
+<head>
+    <meta charset="UTF-8">
+    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
+    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="icon.svg">
+    <link rel="alternate icon" href="icon.svg">
+    <title>Sponsorships - Valley of the Commons</title>
+    <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
+    <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
+    <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Urbanist:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
+    <style>
+        :root {
+            --color-text: #1a1a1a;
+            --color-text-light: #666;
+            --color-bg: #ffffff;
+            --color-accent: #000;
+            --color-link: #000;
+            --font-sans: 'Urbanist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
+            --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
+            --spacing-sm: 1rem;
+            --spacing-md: 2rem;
+            --spacing-lg: 4rem;
+            --max-width: 900px;
+        }
+
+        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
+
+        body {
+            font-family: var(--font-sans);
+            color: var(--color-text);
+            background: var(--color-bg);
+            line-height: 1.6;
+            font-size: 18px;
+        }
+
+        .header {
+            background: var(--color-bg);
+            border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
+            padding: 1rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .header-container {
+            max-width: var(--max-width);
+            margin: 0 auto;
+            padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
+            display: flex;
+            justify-content: space-between;
+            align-items: center;
+        }
+
+        .header a {
+            color: var(--color-link);
+            text-decoration: none;
+            text-transform: uppercase;
+            font-size: 14px;
+            font-weight: 500;
+            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
+        }
+
+        .header a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
+
+        .content {
+            max-width: var(--max-width);
+            margin: 0 auto;
+            padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
+        }
+
+        h1 {
+            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
+            font-weight: 700;
+            text-transform: uppercase;
+            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
+        }
+
+        .subtitle {
+            font-size: 1.2rem;
+            color: var(--color-text-light);
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+        }
+
+        .intro {
+            font-size: 1.1rem;
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+            max-width: 700px;
+        }
+
+        .tiers {
+            display: grid;
+            gap: var(--spacing-md);
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+        }
+
+        .tier {
+            border: 2px solid #e5e5e5;
+            padding: var(--spacing-md);
+            transition: border-color 0.2s;
+        }
+
+        .tier:hover {
+            border-color: var(--color-accent);
+        }
+
+        .tier-header {
+            display: flex;
+            justify-content: space-between;
+            align-items: baseline;
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+            flex-wrap: wrap;
+            gap: var(--spacing-xs);
+        }
+
+        .tier-name {
+            font-size: 1.3rem;
+            font-weight: 700;
+            text-transform: uppercase;
+            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
+        }
+
+        .tier-price {
+            font-size: 1.5rem;
+            font-weight: 700;
+        }
+
+        .tier-tagline {
+            font-style: italic;
+            color: var(--color-text-light);
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+        }
+
+        .tier ul {
+            list-style: none;
+            padding: 0;
+        }
+
+        .tier ul li {
+            padding: 0.3rem 0;
+            padding-left: 1.5rem;
+            position: relative;
+            font-size: 1rem;
+        }
+
+        .tier ul li::before {
+            content: "—";
+            position: absolute;
+            left: 0;
+            color: var(--color-text-light);
+        }
+
+        .tier .highlight {
+            font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        h2 {
+            font-size: 1.5rem;
+            font-weight: 700;
+            text-transform: uppercase;
+            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+        }
+
+        .alternatives {
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+        }
+
+        .alternatives ul {
+            list-style: none;
+            padding: 0;
+        }
+
+        .alternatives ul li {
+            padding: 0.5rem 0;
+            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
+            font-size: 1rem;
+        }
+
+        .alternatives ul li strong {
+            display: inline;
+        }
+
+        .cta-block {
+            background: var(--color-accent);
+            color: var(--color-bg);
+            padding: var(--spacing-lg);
+            text-align: center;
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
+        }
+
+        .cta-block h2 {
+            color: var(--color-bg);
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+        }
+
+        .cta-block p {
+            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
+            font-size: 1.1rem;
+        }
+
+        .cta-block a {
+            color: var(--color-bg);
+            text-decoration: underline;
+            font-weight: 600;
+            font-size: 1.2rem;
+        }
+
+        .cta-block a:hover {
+            text-decoration: none;
+        }
+
+        .footer {
+            border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
+            padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
+            text-align: center;
+            color: var(--color-text-light);
+            font-size: 14px;
+        }
+
+        .footer a {
+            color: var(--color-link);
+            text-decoration: none;
+        }
+
+        .footer a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
+
+        @media (max-width: 600px) {
+            .content { padding: var(--spacing-md); }
+            .tier { padding: var(--spacing-sm); }
+            .tier-header { flex-direction: column; }
+            .cta-block { padding: var(--spacing-md); }
+        }
+    </style>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <header class="header">
+        <div class="header-container">
+            <a href="/">Valley of the Commons</a>
+            <a href="/apply.html">Apply Now</a>
+        </div>
+    </header>
+
+    <div class="content">
+        <h1>Sponsorships</h1>
+        <p class="subtitle">Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2026 · Höllental, Austrian Alps</p>
+
+        <p class="intro">Valley of the Commons is a four-week pop-up village where commons practitioners, governance innovators, and housing co-op builders come together to prototype life beyond extractive systems. We're seeking partners who share this vision.</p>
+
+        <div class="tiers">
+            <div class="tier">
+                <div class="tier-header">
+                    <span class="tier-name">Mycelium Partner</span>
+                    <span class="tier-price">€10,000</span>
+                </div>
+                <p class="tier-tagline">Become part of the Valley ecosystem</p>
+                <ul>
+                    <li><span class="highlight">4 complimentary full passes</span> (4 weeks each — €4,800 value)</li>
+                    <li>60-minute sponsored session slot</li>
+                    <li>Private dinner with organizers and community leaders</li>
+                    <li>Logo on hero section, all pages, and signage</li>
+                    <li>Featured in opening and closing ceremonies</li>
+                    <li>Pre &amp; post-event spotlight</li>
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="tier">
+                <div class="tier-header">
+                    <span class="tier-name">Spore Partner</span>
+                    <span class="tier-price">€5,000</span>
+                </div>
+                <p class="tier-tagline">Plant seeds for regenerative futures</p>
+                <ul>
+                    <li><span class="highlight">2 complimentary full passes</span> (€2,400 value)</li>
+                    <li>30-minute workshop slot</li>
+                    <li>Logo on sponsor section and signage</li>
+                    <li>Social media recognition</li>
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="tier">
+                <div class="tier-header">
+                    <span class="tier-name">Symbiont Supporter</span>
+                    <span class="tier-price">€2,500</span>
+                </div>
+                <p class="tier-tagline">Support commons-building infrastructure</p>
+                <ul>
+                    <li><span class="highlight">1 complimentary full pass</span> (€1,200 value)</li>
+                    <li>Priority registration</li>
+                    <li>Logo on sponsor section</li>
+                    <li>Newsletter mention</li>
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="tier">
+                <div class="tier-header">
+                    <span class="tier-name">Friend of the Commons</span>
+                    <span class="tier-price">€1,000</span>
+                </div>
+                <p class="tier-tagline">Show solidarity with the movement</p>
+                <ul>
+                    <li><span class="highlight">1 discounted pass</span> (50% off — €600 value)</li>
+                    <li>Name on supporters section</li>
+                    <li>Social media thank-you</li>
+                </ul>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="alternatives">
+            <h2>Alternative Partnerships</h2>
+            <ul>
+                <li><strong>Theme / Week Sponsorship</strong> — Naming rights and session curation for a themed week</li>
+                <li><strong>Accommodation Sponsorship</strong> (€3,000–8,000) — Cover housing for participants who need support</li>
+                <li><strong>Meal Sponsorship</strong> (€2,000–6,000) — Sponsor shared meals for a week or the full event</li>
+                <li><strong>Documentation Sponsorship</strong> (~€2,000) — Support professional photography, videography, and summaries</li>
+                <li><strong>Travel Grants</strong> — Fund travel scholarships for underrepresented participants</li>
+                <li><strong>Technology Partnership</strong> — Provide tools, platforms, or fab lab equipment in-kind</li>
+            </ul>
+        </div>
+
+        <div class="cta-block">
+            <h2>Let's Talk</h2>
+            <p>We're seeking partners, not advertisers. If your organization is building toward commons-based, cooperative, regenerative futures — we want to collaborate.</p>
+            <a href="mailto:team@valleyofthecommons.com">team@valleyofthecommons.com</a>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <footer class="footer">
+        <p>&copy; 2026 Commons Hub · <a href="mailto:team@valleyofthecommons.com">team@valleyofthecommons.com</a> · <a href="/privacy.html">Privacy Policy</a> · <a href="/">Home</a></p>
+    </footer>
+</body>
+</html>